What is an Ophthalmologist?

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. They are trained to:

• Perform eye tests

• Diagnose and treat eye conditions

• Prescribe medications

• Perform eye surgery

• Vision services

• Medical and surgical eye care

• Professional eye care and surgical treatments for conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration 

Ophthalmologists are different from optometrists and opticians because they have more years of training and can diagnose and treat a wider range of conditions. 

What is the role of an Ophthalmologist?

Ophthalmologists are doctors who diagnose, treat, and prevent eye and visual system disorders. They are the only medical professionals trained to provide total eye care, including vision services and eye examinations.

Ophthalmologists can perform the following surgeries:

• Cataract surgery: Replacing the lens in the eye