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Eye Doctors and Eye Care

Posted Date: 1/16/2012

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Eye Doctors and Eye Care

Are you having vision problems? You may need to visit an eye doctor or an optometrist for all of your eye care needs. Eye care services range from treating redness and irritation to identifying lazy eyes. You can also visit a surgeon for laser surgery. These are some helpful terms when dealing with an eye care professional.

Ophthalmology - The study of the anatomy of the eye and of the diseases that affect it. An Ophthalmologist is commonly referred to as an “eye doctor.”

Optometrist - A vision care specialist who performs eye tests and basic exams. They are qualified to diagnose diseases of the eye and is usually the first person you see when going to an ophthalmologist’s office.

Optician - Someone who is equipped to handle and fill prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.

Prescription - This determines the correction that needs to be made to your vision whether you are near or far sited. This is usually what determines the thickness of the lenses you need in order to correct your vision.

Cataracts - A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye. It affects your vision. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all people in the United States either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.

Cataracts usually develop slowly. New glasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses or magnifying lenses can help at first. Surgery is also an option. It involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. Wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block ultraviolet sunlight may help to delay cataracts. NIH: National Eye Institute

Lasik - This is a laser surgery performed by an Ophthalmologist surgeon after an exam and tests for certain eye problems are performed and a disease is detected. You can visit an eye care center or clinic to receive this treatment.

Glaucoma - A disease that affects the vision, damaging it until the eye is completely blind. Can be treated, but damage already done can be permanent.

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