ophthalmologist
Retina exam doctor
An ophthalmologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders.
Unlike optometrists, who primarily test vision and prescribe corrective lenses, ophthalmologists are medical doctors who can perform surgery and treat conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration: The ophthalmologist recommended laser surgery.
Light-sensing tissue layer
- corneaEye's clear outer dome
- irisEye's pigmented disc
- pupilLearner or eye opening
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
macula · fovea · sclera · conjunctiva · vitreous · aqueous · uvea · fundus
Pressure damages optic nerve
- cataractsSteep falls or eye opacity
- macular degenerationRetinal disease causing central blindness
- retinopathyDisease of eye's photosensitive layer
- strabismusEye misalignment condition
amblyopia · uveitis · conjunctivitis · blepharitis · myopia · hyperopia · astigmatism · presbyopia
Corneal vision correction
- cataract surgeryProcedure replacing clouded eye lens
- vitrectomyRemoval of ocular gel
- corneal transplantSurgical replacement of eye's clear front
- tonometryMeasuring eye pressure
Outpatient treatment facility
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- referralDirecting someone elsewhere
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
eyeglasses · contact lenses · patient · diagnosis · treatment · follow-up · eye hospital · vision screening
retina
Light-sensing tissue layer
lens · macula · fovea · sclera · conjunctiva · vitreous · aqueous · uvea · fundus · optic nerve
oculist
Physician treating sight
glaucoma
Pressure damages optic nerve
- cataractsSteep falls or eye opacity
- macular degenerationRetinal disease causing central blindness
- retinopathyDisease of eye's photosensitive layer
strabismus · amblyopia · uveitis · conjunctivitis · blepharitis · myopia · hyperopia · astigmatism · presbyopia · keratitis
LASIK
Corneal vision correction
- cataract surgeryProcedure replacing clouded eye lens
- vitrectomyRemoval of ocular gel
- corneal transplantSurgical replacement of eye's clear front
tonometry · retinal scan · lens implant · eye drops · dilation
clinic
Outpatient treatment facility
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- referralDirecting someone elsewhere
prescription · eyeglasses · contact lenses · patient · diagnosis · treatment · follow-up · eye hospital · vision screening · corrective lenses
eye chart
Acuity measurement display
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- visionsharp, eye, visual perception, sight, eyes
- Health Careersdoctor, nurse practitioner, nursing, physician, surgeon
- doctorsdoctor, doctors, physician, physicians, MD
- eye careeye doctor, eye exam, glasses, contacts, contact lenses
- healthcare workersdoctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, paramedic
ophthalmologistpodiatrist
Lower limb specialist
proctologist · dermatologist · cardiologist · neurologist · orthopedist