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Ophthalmology (/ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒi/ OFF-thal-MOL-ə-jee) is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that handles the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. [1] [2] Ophthalmologists are physicians (M.D./D.O/have a doctorate in medicine) that undergo subspecialty training in medical and surgical eye care. [3]
Optometrists, Doctors of Optometry, or Optometric Physicians are primary eye care providers. They provide comprehensive optical and medical eye care. They are trained and licensed to practice medicine for eye related conditions - prescribe topical medications (prescription eye drops), oral medications as well as administer diagnostic agents.
Doctor of Medicine: MLA: Medical laboratory assistant: MT: Medical technologist: MLT: Medical laboratory technician MOH: Ministry of Health (various countries) MRCP: Membership of the Royal College of Physicians: MRCS: Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons: MRT: Medical radiation technologist MP: Medical psychologist: MPH Master of Public ...
Medical Women's International Association [1] Médecins Sans Frontières; World Allergy Organization [1] World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine [1] World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies; World Health Organization; World Medical Association [1]
A medical specialty is a branch of medical practice that is focused on a defined group of patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy. Examples include those branches of medicine that deal exclusively with children ( pediatrics ), cancer ( oncology ), laboratory medicine ( pathology ), or primary care ( family medicine ).
Patient getting an eye exam. It's probably been a while since you thought about your eye health, and that needs to change. "Eyes are not only 'windows to the soul,' but also to the body," Dr ...
Eye doctor is an Eye care professional, and may refer to the following medical specialists: Ophthalmologist; Ophthalmic medical practitioner; Optometrist
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) [1] Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Dentist. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Optometrist. Doctor of Optometry (OD) Podiatrist. Doctor of Podiatry (DPM) Chiropractor. Doctor of Chiropractic (DC ...