OPTHALMOLOGY
Our Ophthalmologists are experienced in the diagnosis, preventive measures, and treatment of almost all eye conditions and visual issues.
Further, our subspecialist ophthalmologists tend to treat and monitor certain conditions, such as:
- Glaucoma
- Retinal conditions, such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy
- Corneal conditions
- Cataracts
- Cases involving children or childhood eye conditions
- Cases with a neurological cause or component, such as optic nerve problems, abnormal eye movements, double vision, and some kinds of vision loss
- Cases involving complex surgical procedures, such as reconstructive surgery or advanced vision repair
Aside from caring for the eyes and vision, the ophthalmologist’s medical training also equips them to notice symptoms of conditions that do not directly relate to the eye.
All our ophthalmologists are trained and certified to perform a wide range of medical and surgical procedures.
Some of the most common everyday procedures that the ophthalmologist will perform include diagnosing and monitoring mild eye and vision conditions. They will also spend time prescribing and fitting glasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems.
Subspecialist ophthalmologists tend to perform a smaller range of procedures on a day-to-day basis, focusing instead on the treatment of one condition or a few related conditions.
Procedures that subspecialists commonly perform include:
- Diagnosis and monitoring of moderate-to-severe eye conditions
- Cataract surgery
- Glaucoma surgery
- Refractive surgery to correct vision
- Cancer treatment
- Reconstructive surgery to repair trauma or birth abnormalities, such as crossed eyes
- Chronic or severe tear duct infections or blockages
- Neoplasm (tumour, cyst, or foreign object) removal
- Monitoring or consulting on cases relating to other conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy or immune conditions
- Injections around the eyes and face to alter facial structure function and appearance
- Repairing torn or detached retinas
- Corneal transplants