Ophthalmology - What is an Ophthalmologist and what do they do?

An Ophthalmologist is a highly skilled Allopathic medicine or Osteopathy trained Physician specializing in eye care and the medical field of Ophthalmology. The level of training Ophthalmologists undergo allows them to treat all eye conditions. However, most primarily work with the medical and surgical treatment of the eye and ocular Adnexa. This includes the Orbit, Conjunctiva, Sclera, Eyelids, Eyebrows, Eyelashes, Lacrimal Gland and Drainage Apparatus.

This audio is based upon an original article from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences that can be found here: https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/eye-doctor-optometrist-vs-ophthalmologist#ophthalmology

We would like to thank the author of this great article,  Dr. Callie Torres

She has been a huge contributor to many articles about Medical practice that can be found here:  https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/tag/Medical-Practice

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