The branch of medicine specializing in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of eye disorders and diseases.
A medical doctor who specializes in ophthalmology, providing comprehensive eye care, conducting surgeries, and prescribing corrective lenses.
A healthcare professional trained in optometry, focusing on vision care, prescribing glasses or contact lenses, and detecting certain eye conditions.
The light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that receives and processes visual information, essential for sight.
The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil, playing a crucial role in focusing light.
Clouding of the eye’s natural lens, leading to blurred vision, a common condition treated through cataract surgery.
A group of eye conditions characterized by increased intraocular pressure, potentially causing damage to the optic nerve and vision loss.
A progressive condition affecting the macula, leading to central vision loss, often associated with aging.
A surgical procedure using laser technology to reshape the cornea, correcting refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Inflammation of the conjunctiva (the thin, clear tissue covering the white part of the eye), commonly known as pink eye.
The clarity and sharpness of vision, often measured using an eye chart and expressed as a fraction (e.g., 20/20).
An artificial lens implanted during cataract surgery to replace the eye’s natural lens.
A refractive error caused by an irregular shape of the cornea or lens, leading to blurred or distorted vision.
A condition characterized by misalignment of the eyes, commonly known as crossed eyes or lazy eye.