What Is The Role Of An Ophthalmologist?

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• An ophthalmologist is a medical expert who has
  undergone specialized training to diagnose and
  treat eye conditions. They are professional
  doctors who can perform a vision test,
  minor-office procedures, and complicated eye
  surgeries. Some ophthalmologists specialize in a
  specific branch of ophthalmology, which deals
  with certain procedures, a particular part of the
  eye, or group of people suffering from a similar
  eye condition.
• If you are planning to visit an Ophthalmologist
  and doing your research on how efficient will it
  be to book an appointment with them, this blog
  will help you understand every aspect of
  consulting an ophthalmologist. Samarth Eye Care,
  a well-renowned eye hospital in Santacruz has
  always aimed at offering the best treatment and
  treatments knowledge to the patients so that
  people can make a healthy choice and reclaim
  their sharp vision.

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Who is an Ophthalmologist?

• An Ophthalmologist is an eye doctor who has
  completed the following medical programs
• 4 years of college and a medical degree
• 1-year post-graduate clinical year
• At least 36 months of residential training as an
  Ophthalmologist
• A board-certification program which involves
  written and oral exams

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• Also, some ophthalmologists undergo one or two
  years of fellowship training to specialize in
  treatments such as
• Glaucoma
• Cornea
• Retina
• Uveitis
• Refractive surgery
• Pediatric eye care
• Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Plastic and Reconstructive surgery
• Ocular Oncology
• At Samarth Eye Care, all our doctors are
  specialized and have completed their training to
  work on eye conditions that are complex or
  involve a specific part of the eye.

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What Conditions Can An Ophthalmologist Treat?

• An Ophthalmologist can diagnose, treat, and
  prevent almost all types of an eye condition such
  as
• Cataract
• Glaucoma
• Retinal diseases - Diabetic retinopathy and
  Macular degeneration
• Corneal conditions
• Children with infected eye or adults suffering
  from childhood eye conditions
• Abnormal eye movements, double vision, blurry
  vision, or any vision loss
• Complex surgical procedures such as
  reconstructive surgery or advanced vision repair
• Apart from these treatments, an Ophthalmologist
  also works along with a medical team to perform
  complex operations that are related directly or
  indirectly to the patients eye condition or risk
  the patients vision loss.

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What are the procedures an Ophthalmologist can
perform?

• From mild infection to proper diagnosis and
  treatment, an Ophthalmologist can treat and cure
  any form of eye condition that can be a potential
  threat to your vision. To name them, here are a
  few complex procedures, an Ophthalmologist is
  certified to perform
• Diagnose and monitor moderate-to-severe eye
  conditions
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma surgery
• Cancer treatment
• Refractive surgery to correct vision
• Reconstructive surgery to repair a crossed eye,
  trauma, or birth abnormalities

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When to Visit an Ophthalmologist?

• Humans eyes are the most sensitive organ of
  their body. Routine check-ups can eliminate any
  risk of vision loss or eye condition. Visit your
  eye doctor in case you see the following
  symptoms
• Bulging eyes
• Reduced, distorted, blocked, or double vision
• Excessive tearing
• Seeing coloured circles or halos around the light
• Misaligned eyes
• Floaters in the middle of the vision
• Seeing flashes of light

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• Unexplained eye redness
• Loss of peripheral vision
• Severe pain in the eyes
• Sudden changes in vision or vision loss
• Eye injury
• If you are suffering from high blood pressure,
  diabetes, thyroid problems, or have a family
  history of eye conditions, never miss your
  routine eye check-ups. Our Ophthalmologist in
  Santacruz will monitor your eye condition,
  perform vision tests, and determine the
  best-suited treatment to correct your vision. To
  learn more, you can visit our eye clinic in
  Santacruz, Mumbai or book a consultation via our
  website.