what is ophthalmology?

Question

opthalmology means a study of eye science

Answer 1

Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine which deals with the diseases and surgery of the visual pathways, including the eye and brain. The word ophthalmology comes from the Greek roots ophthalmos meaning eye and logos meaning word; ophthalmology literally means "The science of eyes." As a discipline it applies to animal eyes also, since the differences from human practice are surprisingly minor and are related mainly to differences in anatomy or prevalence, not differences in disease processes. By convention the term ophthalmologist is more restricted and implies a medically trained specialist. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are generally categorized as surgeons.

Professional requirements-

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who have completed medical school and embark on a training schedule that generally lasts four years after medical school in most countries. Many ophthalmologists also undergo additional specialized training in one of the many subspecialities. Ophthalmology was the first branch of medicine to offer board certification, now a standard practice among all specialties.

In the United States, four years of training after medical school are required, with the first year being an internship in surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, or a general transition year. The scope of a physician's licensure is such that he or she need not be board certified in ophthalmology to practice as an ophthalmologist. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) promotes the use of the phrase "Eye MD" to distinguish ophthalmologists from optometrists who hold the degree OD (Doctor of Optometry). (This, however, sometimes leads to confusion among patients, since a few ophthalmologists' primary medical degree is a D.O., or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, rather than an M.D. In both cases, the same residency and certification requirements must be fulfilled.) Completing the requirements of continuing medical education is mandatory for continuing licensure and re-certification. Professional bodies like AAO, ASCRS organise conferences and help members through CME programs to maintain certification, in addition to congress advocacy and peer support. Currently in the US there is an ongoing push by optometrists to increase the scope of their practice, including the use of lasers and incisional surgery. The AAO has been resisting these efforts, since although some procedures are simple perform in an office or operating room setting, the more extensive knowledge and training of an ophthalmologist may be required if a complication occurs.

In the United Kingdom, there are four Colleges that grant post graduate degree. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists grants MRCOphth and FRCOphth (postgraduate exams), Royal college of Edinburgh grants MRCSEd, Royal college of Glasgow grants FRCS and Royal college of Ireland grants FRCSI. Work experience as specialist registrar and one of these degrees is required for specialisation in eye diseases.

In Australia and New Zealand, the FRACO/FRANZCO is the equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification. They do not generally accept outsiders with equivalent qualifications and require repeat training on case by case basis, with possibility of certification for doctors with numerous international publications, desirous of joining academic institutions in Australia.

In India, after completing MBBS degree, post-graduation in Ophthalmology is required. The degrees are Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery (DOMS) or Diplomate of National Board (DNB). The concurrent training and work experience is in the form of a Junior Residency at a Medical College, Eye Hospital or Institution under the supervision of experienced faculty. Further work experience in form of fellowship, registrar or senior resident refines the skills of these eye surgeons. All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) and various state level Ophthalmological Societies (like DOS) hold regular conferences and actively promote continuing medical education.

In Pakistan, there is a residency program leading into FCPS which is composed of two parts.

In Canada, an Ophthalmology residency after medical school. A minimum of 5 years after the MD. degree although subspecialty training is undertaken by about 30% of fellows (FRCSC). There are about 30 vacancies per year for ophthalmology training in all of Canada.

Formal specialty training programs in veterinary ophthalmology now exist in some countries.

Sub-specialities-

Ophthalmology includes sub-specialities which deal either with certain diseases or diseases of certain parts of the eye. Some of them are:

-Anterior segment surgery
-Cataract - not considered a subspecialty per se, since most general ophthalmologists do surgery for this.
-Cornea, ocular surface, and external disease
-Eye trauma
-Glaucoma
-Neuro-ophthalmology
-Ocular oncology
-Oculoplastics
-Ophthalmic pathology
-Pediatric ophthalmology/Strabismus (squint)
-Refractive surgery
-Retina and Vitreous (sometimes labelled as a posterior segment specialization)
-Uveitis/Immunology

Answer 2

Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine which deals with the diseases and surgery of the visual pathways, including the eye and brain. The word ophthalmology comes from the Greek roots ophthalmos meaning eye and logos meaning word; ophthalmology literally means "The science of eyes." As a discipline it applies to animal eyes also, since the differences from human practice are surprisingly minor and are related mainly to differences in anatomy or prevalence, not differences in disease processes. By convention the term ophthalmologist is more restricted and implies a medically trained specialist. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are generally categorized as surgeons.

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Answer 3

opthalmology is the science and scientific study of the eye and its visions and functions along with the eye metabolism

Answer 4

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine specializing in the anatomy, function and diseases of the eye.

Answer 5

It means the study of the eyes

Answer 6

you may would desire to do approximately 4 years of undergraduate pre-medical coursework, observed by using 4 years of medical college, and four years of ophthalmology residency to become an ophthalmologist.

Answer 7

Diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye

Note: When you see the suffix ...ology you should recognize it as being the study of something, such as biology the study of living things, zoology the study of animals etc.

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

Its a branch of medical science deals with eye diseases.

Answer 10

The medical specialty concerned with the eye, its diseases, and refractive errors.

Answer 11

the branch of medicine that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and conditions