This branch of medicine deals with Visual pathways. The eye itself and its anatomy, functions, and diseases. The eye's surrounding structures, including Tear ducts , eyelids, and Orbit . Over a lifetime, most people will visit an eyecare professional at one time or another, if only for a routine eye examination. An ophthalmologist is a physician who provides general medical eye care or specialty medical and surgical eye care.
Ophthalmologists can examine, diagnose, and treat eye disorders.
They are skilled in all parts of eye care, from prescribing eyeglasses to performing intricate eye surgery. Ophthalmologists complete 4 years of medical school after college, a year's internship, and a 3-year residency in a hospital. Some ophthalmologists have trained in a specialized field. For example, Retina and oculoplastic specialists have completed a 2-year fellowship. Another type of doctor who can provide general vision care is an optometrist.