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:

• Refractive surgery
• Corneal transplants
• Vitreo-retinal surgery
• Extraocular muscle surgery
• Oculoplastic surgeries
• Removal of eye or infected structures