What is Ophthalmology?

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dedicated to the eye’s health. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat eye diseases, perform eye surgery, and prescribe corrective lenses. They have a deep understanding of the eye’s anatomy, physiology, and diseases.

What conditions do ophthalmologists treat?

At Vidhya Hospitals & Trauma Center the  Eye hospital in Lucknow Ophthalmologists treat following eye conditions, including:

Cataracts: Clouding of the eye’s lens

Glaucoma: Damage to the optic nerve that can lead to vision loss

Age-related macular degeneration: A deterioration of the macula, the part of the eye responsible for central vision

Diabetic retinopathy: Damage to the retina caused by diabetes

Corneal diseases: Conditions affecting the cornea, the eye’s outer layer

Uveitis: Inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye

Retinal detachment: Separation of the retina from the underlying tissue

What procedures do ophthalmologists perform?

Ophthalmologists perform following  procedures, including:

LASIK surgery and other vision correction procedures

Cataract surgery

Glaucoma surgery

Retinal surgery

Corneal transplants

Oculoplastic surgery: Procedures on the eyelids and surrounding tissues

Ophthalmology is the medical field dedicated to eye health. At Vidhya Hospitals & Trauma Center eye hospital in Lucknow, ophthalmologists treat conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. They perform procedures such as LASIK surgery, cataract surgery, and corneal transplants to improve vision and address eye issues. Their expertise in eye anatomy and diseases helps preserve and restore vision for patients.