Conditions commonly managed in Ophthalmology
Cataract
Clouding of the eye's natural lens causing reduced vision.
View condition →Glaucoma
Progressive optic nerve damage, often associated with elevated eye pressure.
View condition →Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal damage caused by diabetes.
View condition →Retinal Detachment
Separation of the retina from its underlying support tissue.
View condition →Macular Degeneration
Degeneration of the central retina affecting detailed vision.
View condition →Corneal Disease
Disorders affecting the transparent front surface of the eye.
View condition →Keratoconus
Progressive thinning and cone-shaped distortion of the cornea.
View condition →Refractive Error
Myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism causing blurred vision.
View condition →Procedures & treatment options
These are common procedures associated with this specialty. Whether any procedure is appropriate depends on individual specialist assessment.
Cataract Surgery
Removal of a cloudy lens and replacement with an artificial lens.
View procedure →LASIK
Laser reshaping of the cornea to correct selected refractive errors.
View procedure →Vitrectomy
Microsurgery to treat selected retinal and vitreous conditions.
View procedure →Corneal Transplant
Replacement of diseased corneal tissue with donor tissue.
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