Ophthalmology

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Your eyes are extremely sensitive organs, so do not go just anywhere for the care you need. Ophthalmology is the medical specialty devoted to care of the eye and the treatment of diseases that affect eyes and vision. An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats abnormalities of the eye and performs surgery on the eye. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors with more extensive training that optometrists.

Next Steps

Schedule an Appointment

Call to schedule an eye appointment.

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Eye Surgery

Common eye surgeries include:

Blepharoplasty
Cataract surgery
Corneal transplant
Glaucoma surgery
LASIK
Retina surgery
Eye muscle surgery

Conditions of the Eye

Ophthalmologists treat conditions of the eye, including:

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Macular degeneration
Retinal detachment
Double vision
Sudden loss of vision
Amblyopia (lazy eye)
Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness)
Dry eyes

When to Seek Treatment

You should visit an ophthalmologist as soon as possible if you experience any of the following:

Eye injury
Eye infection
Eye pain
An increase in floaters or flash of light
A change in vision, such as double vision or blurriness
Sudden vision loss, even if sight returns quickly

Ophthalmologist

Jackson Purchase Medical Center houses one ophthalmologist.