OPHTHALMOLOGY

Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine which deals with eye diseases and their treatment. Opthalomologists are medical doctors who specialize in the field of Ophthalmology. Most opthalomologists also perform surgery on the eyes.

Common Problems

• Cataracts
• Corneal diseases
• Refractive Surgery/LASIK
• Glaucoma
• Eye Trauma
• Eye Cancers
• Squinting

Symptoms

• Pain in or around the eyes
• Double vision
• Sudden loss of vision in one eye
• Flashes of light or black spots
• Halos or rainbows around light
• Sudden hazy or blurred vision
• Loss of side vision
• Dry eyes with itching or burning
• Excess tearing or watery eyes
• Red-rimmed, swollen or encrusted lids