Ophthalmology

What is Opthalmology?

Ophthalmology is all about the eye! Ophthalmologists are expert troubleshooters for your eyes, regularly diagnosing and managing common vision problems. They also fine-tune your sight by prescribing and fitting glasses and contact lenses, ensuring you see the world clearly.

Click through the left images to read about some of the common conditions that ophthalmologists may see!

Is there a difference between opthalmologists and optometrists?

Yes! Ophthalmologists and optometrists both play vital roles in eye care, but they have different levels of training and expertise.

Ophthalmologists:

Medical doctors who specialize in the full spectrum of eye care, including diagnosing and treating eye diseases, performing surgeries, and prescribing corrective lenses.
Undergo extensive medical training, including medical school, a residency in ophthalmology, and often additional fellowship training for specialized areas.

Optometrists:

Eye care professionals who focus primarily on vision care and correction.
Perform eye exams, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and detect certain eye conditions. While optometrists can manage some eye diseases and prescribe medications, they do not perform surgery.

Essentially, if you need specialized treatment or surgery for a complex eye condition, you'd see an ophthalmologist, while an optometrist is your go-to for routine vision care and prescriptions.