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What type of physician is an ophthalmologist?
What type of physician is an ophthalmologist?
What is the former term for ophthalmology?
What is the former term for ophthalmology?
What additional training must a doctor specializing in ophthalmology pursue after a medical degree?
What additional training must a doctor specializing in ophthalmology pursue after a medical degree?
What do ophthalmologists prescribe to treat eye diseases?
What do ophthalmologists prescribe to treat eye diseases?
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What type of care do ophthalmologists provide?
What type of care do ophthalmologists provide?
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What is the former term for ophthalmology?
What is the former term for ophthalmology?
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What kind of training must a doctor specializing in ophthalmology pursue after obtaining a medical degree?
What kind of training must a doctor specializing in ophthalmology pursue after obtaining a medical degree?
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What do ophthalmologists prescribe to treat eye diseases?
What do ophthalmologists prescribe to treat eye diseases?
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What kind of therapy do ophthalmologists implement to treat eye diseases?
What kind of therapy do ophthalmologists implement to treat eye diseases?
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What do most ophthalmologists participate in, in addition to providing eye care?
What do most ophthalmologists participate in, in addition to providing eye care?
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Study Notes
Ophthalmologists and their Role
- An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of disorders and diseases of the eye.
- Formerly, ophthalmology was known as "ophthalmogy".
Education and Training
- After obtaining a medical degree, a doctor specializing in ophthalmology must pursue additional training through a residency program in ophthalmology, which typically lasts 3-4 years.
Treatment and Care
- Ophthalmologists prescribe medications to treat eye diseases, including topical or oral medications to treat a range of eye conditions.
- They provide medical and surgical care for eye disorders, including cataract surgery, LASIK, and other eye surgeries.
- In addition to providing eye care, most ophthalmologists also participate in research, teaching, and public education.
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Test your knowledge of ophthalmology with this quiz! Challenge yourself with questions about eye disorders, medical and surgical eye care, and the role of ophthalmologists. See how much you know about this important field of medicine.
