ophthalmologists
Surgical eye specialists
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders.
Unlike optometrists, who primarily test vision and prescribe corrective lenses, ophthalmologists complete medical school and can perform eye surgery, treat serious conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration, and prescribe medications.
The ophthalmologist detected early signs of diabetic retinopathy during my exam.
Steep falls or eye opacity
- glaucomaPressure damages optic nerve
- macular degenerationRetinal disease causing central blindness
- retinal detachmentPhotoreceptor layer separates from eye
- uveitisUveal layer inflammation
dry eye · blepharitis · strabismus · amblyopia · pterygium · floaters · conjunctivitis · iritis
Procedure replacing clouded eye lens
- LASIKCorneal vision correction
- PRKLaser vision correction procedure
- vitrectomyRemoval of ocular gel
- corneal transplantSurgical replacement of eye's clear front
blepharoplasty · crosslinking · scleral buckle · enucleation
Facility treating vision problems
- private practiceIndependent professional business
- eye hospitalMedical facility for vision
- surgery centerMedical facility for operations
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
referral · appointment · waiting room · patient chart · medical records · billing · insurance · copay
Physician training institution
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- board certificationFormal professional competency verification
- continuing educationOngoing professional coursework after graduation
grand rounds · surgical training · wet lab · clinical rotation · attending physician · chief resident · recertification · subspecialty
cataracts
Steep falls or eye opacity
- glaucomaPressure damages optic nerve
- macular degenerationRetinal disease causing central blindness
- retinal detachmentPhotoreceptor layer separates from eye
uveitis · dry eye · blepharitis · strabismus · amblyopia · pterygium · floaters · conjunctivitis · iritis
cataract surgery
Procedure replacing clouded eye lens
- LASIKCorneal vision correction
- PRKLaser vision correction procedure
- vitrectomyRemoval of ocular gel
corneal transplant · blepharoplasty · crosslinking · scleral buckle · enucleation
eye doctors
Physicians treating vision
eye clinic
Facility treating vision problems
- private practiceIndependent professional business
- eye hospitalMedical facility for vision
- surgery centerMedical facility for operations
consultation · referral · appointment · waiting room · patient chart · medical records · billing · insurance · copay · follow-up
medical school
Physician training institution
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- board certificationFormal professional competency verification
continuing education · grand rounds · surgical training · wet lab · clinical rotation · attending physician · chief resident · recertification · subspecialty
- doctorsdoctor, doctors, physician, physicians, MD
- eye careeye doctor, optometrist, eye exam, glasses, contacts
- healthcare workersdoctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, paramedic
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