Ophthalmology

Eye diseases are one of those diseases that we notice quickly.

Vision is one of our most important senses, and when it is disturbed, we are the first to feel it.

Some Eye diseases are very dangerous if they are not diagnosed or treated, in these cases you should consult with an ophthalmologist.

who is ophthalmologist?

An ophthalmologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical diseases of the human eye.
The human eye can suffer from various events and diseases such as microbial infection of the eye, glaucoma, eyelashes, cataracts, retinal detachment, and ‌ Because ophthalmologists also perform surgery on the eye, the ophthalmologist has a surgical and medical specialty.

An ophthalmologist or ophthalmologist studies for 12 to 13 years and prescribes medicine or performs surgery to treat eye diseases.
In fact, an ophthalmologist can diagnose a wide range of eye diseases and disorders, prescribe a variety of medications to treat and improve vision, perform the necessary surgeries, or request glasses and contact lenses for the eyes.

what is the difference between Ophthalmology and Optometry?

An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases performs eye surgery and prescribes glasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems.
on the other hand, Optometrists are professionals who provide primary vision care from vision testing and correction to diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision changes.
An optometrist is not a doctor.
Many ophthalmologists and optometrists work together in the same clinic.

Scope of practice of ophthalmologist

Experience and skill in ophthalmology and diagnosis of various eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, infections caused by microbial viruses, and eye problems in the retina, is the duty of a good and skilled ophthalmologist.
Early diagnosis by an ophthalmologist and the prescription of appropriate medications for the type of eye disease, as well as surgeries that should be the specialty of the ophthalmologist, will help the patient recover quickly.
Another task that can be said about ophthalmology is the use of up-to-date technologies in ophthalmology.

Time to see an ophthalmologist

The best time to see an ophthalmologist is before eye diseases and injuries occur.
Everyone from childhood to adulthood should see an ophthalmologist at regular intervals.
An eye examination by an ophthalmologist helps to make the person aware of the health status of the eye and to prevent the occurrence of eye diseases.
Children under 7 years old and people over 38 years old should see an ophthalmologist more than other people.
The results show that people over 38 years old are more prone to eye injuries due to old age.
Many eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, presbyopia, and… occur after the age of 38 to 40 years; Therefore, it is better for people over 40 to see an ophthalmologist every three years and people over 50 every two years.
Of course, people over the age of 65 should see an ophthalmologist regularly every year.

also If you notice the following symptoms, it is better to go directly to the gastroenterologist:

• Blurred vision and impaired vision

• Eye infection or allergies

• Refractive errors and lazy eyes occur

• Drooping and puffy eyelids

• Excessive tearing

• Refractive errors and lazy eyes occur

• Sudden loss or change of vision

• Drooping and puffy eyelids

What are the gynecological diseases that a gynecologist treats?

The following are the eye-related disorders and diseases that ophthalmologists can treat:

• Refractive errors

• Myopia of the eye

• Eyeglasses

• Astigmatism

• Old eyes

• Cataract

• Glaucoma

• Color blind

• Night Blindness

• Dry eye syndrome

• Eye irritation

• Eye Cancer

• Nystagmus