ABOUT OPHTHALMOLOGY

An ophthalmologist diagnoses and manages disorders of the eye and related structures. The practice of ophthalmology comprises medical and surgical components and involves the prevention of blindness, the promotion of eye health and the rehabilitation of those with visual disability.¹ Subspecialty areas include corneal and external disease, glaucoma, neuro-opthalmology, uveitis (ocular inflammation), oculo-plastics and orbital surgery, paediatric ophthalmology and vitreoretinal disease.

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