Eye Pain and Eye Surgery Specialist

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care, which includes diagnosis, management, and surgery of ocular diseases and disorders. Sub-specialties in ophthalmology cover specific parts of the eye or certain types of diseases. Here are a few related sub-specialties: Cornea and External Disease Specialist: This type of ophthalmologist focuses on diseases of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, as well as the conjunctiva and the eyelids. Glaucoma Specialist: Glaucoma specialists focus on diagnosing and managing glaucoma, a group of diseases that damage the eye's optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness. Retina Specialist: These doctors deal with disorders and diseases that affect the retina, a thin layer of tissue on the inside back wall of your eye. Neuro-ophthalmologist: They focus on issues related to the nervous system that are associated with vision, eye movements, and pupil abnormalities. They also manage eye pain associated with various neurological conditions.