Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a specialized field of medicine that deals with the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of eye diseases. It also includes preventive measures for preserving eye health and visual function.

When it’s time to check the health of your eyes, make sure to visit an appropriate specialist in this field.

An ophthalmologist is a physician specialized in eye care and vision, who can diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions and diseases.

When should you visit an ophthalmologist?

In addition to regular eye examinations, it is essential to consult an ophthalmologist if you experience the following symptoms:

• Blurred vision
• Reduced, distorted, blocked, or double vision
• Abnormalities or problems with eyelids
• Seeing colored circles or halos around lights
• Floaters (black spots) drifting in the visual field
• Seeing flashes of light
• Unexplained redness of the eyes
• Signs of eye inflammation (redness, discharge, pain, tearing)
• Loss of peripheral vision

Symptoms that require immediate attention from an ophthalmologist include:

• Sudden loss or changes in vision
• Sudden or severe eye pain
• Eye injury