Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the anatomy, functions and diseases of the eye. Ophthalmologists specialize in medical and surgical care of the eyes and in preventing eye disease.
Conditions treated include:
- Allergic eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Conjunctivitis (pinkeye)
- Corneal nerve disorders
- Diabetes-related eye problems
- Eyelid tumors and skin lesions
- Glaucoma
- Lacrimal (tear duct) disorders
- Macular degeneration
- Optic nerve disorders
- Orbital tumors and fractures
- Refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
- Retinal disorders
- Thyroid eye disease