Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a field of medicine focused on eye conditions and diseases.

Ophthalmology is similar to optometry, but can treat a wider variety of conditions and perform surgery if needed. Ophthalmologists can also perform routine eye exams and prescribe glasses or contact lenses. At AdvantageCare Physicians, our Ophthalmologists can treat a number of conditions, including:

Amblyopia or lazy eye
Astigmatism
Cataracts
Conjunctivitis
Detached retina
Dry eye
Far-sightedness (Hyperopia)
Glaucoma
Low vision
Macular Degeneration
Near-sightedness (Myopia)
Retinal detachment
Retinoblastoma

Patients should see an Ophthalmologist is their vision is declining, have eye pain, dryness, or see black spots or flashes of light. Patients with a family history of eye diseases, or those with diabetes, thyroid disease, or rheumatological disorders should consider visiting an Ophthalmologist every other year. Our Ophthalmologists can perform a variety of procedures to improve or restore vision, including: