A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the eyes.
A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of all eye diseases and abnormal conditions including refractive errors. They may prescribe drugs and lenses, and perform surgery or other treatment. Ophthalmologists represented about 12 percent of all surgical specialists among non-Federal physicians in the United States during 1970. A State Medicaid plan must provide that there will be an examination by a physician skilled in diseases of the eye, or an optometrist, when a decision is to be made whether an individual is blind according to the State’s definition. A State supervising opthalmologist must review each eye examination report in making the State agency’s decision that the applicant does or does not meet the State’s definition of blindness, and determining if and when reexaminations are necessary.
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the eyes, as from disease, injury, or birth defects, including performing surgery on the eyes. Ophthalmologists often work with other physicians because eye problems frequently result from other medical problems, such as diabetes mellitus, brain tumor, or various birth defects. With children, they may use lights, simple pictures, or special instruments to examine the eyes to see if vision needs correction, as with glasses (though these may be prescribed by an optometrist), or if an eye condition needs medication. In some cases, an ophthalmologist may recommend that special materials or seating arrangements be used for the child in school.
Physician who specializes in ophthalmology; formerly also called oculist.
A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
A physician who specializes in the treatment of disorders of the eye.
An ophthalmologist is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of eye disorders.