What is Ophthalmology?
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system. The eye, its surrounding structures and the visual system can be affected by a number of clinical conditions. Ophthalmology involves diagnosis and therapy of such conditions, along with microsurgery.
What is the role of Ophthalmologist?
An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems. An ophthalmologists offer a comprehensive approach to ocular symptoms and disease.
Our Eye Doctor in Pune are trained to treat all kinds of eye related problems ranging from routine eye examination to other conditions of the eye and surrounding structures. Team is fully equipped with state of the art diagnostic and therapeutic equipments for treating glaucoma, cataracts, corneal and external diseases, aesthetics, paediatric ophthalmic diseases and disorders.
Below are the Ophthalmology Services in Pune at Star Multispeciality Hospital
- Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye’s optic nerve and gets worse over time. It’s often linked to a buildup of pressure inside your eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life.
- Cataract: A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may include faded colors, blurry vision, halos around light, trouble with bright lights, and trouble seeing at night.
- Retinal Diseases: diseases of the retina, the layer of nerve cells lining the back of the eye to sense light and create impulses to the brain where they are recognized as an image
- Corneal Diseases: diseases affecting the cornea, the clear front window of the eye that covers the iris (the colored part of the eye) and the round pupil.
- Eyelid Disorders: disorders and conditions related to the eyelid and even the eyelashes
- Neuroophthalmology: conditions caused by brain or systemic abnormalities that cause visual disturbances
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Frequently Asked Questions
Think of an eye like a camera. When you take a picture, the lens in front of the camera will allow light to pass through it and focus on the film that covers the back of the camera. A picture is then taken when the light hits that film. For vision, the front of the eye is clear, which allows light to pass through. The cornea and the lens of the eye will focus the light on the eye’s back wall, which is the retina. The retina is essentially the film; it will send messages through the optic nerve and to the brain, allowing a person to see.
Perfect vision is 20/20. A person is legally blind when their better eye’s best corrected visual acuity is less than 20/200. A person can also be legally blind if their side vision in their better eye is narrowed to 20 degrees or less. Although someone may be legally blind, some vision still may be useful and helpful for everyday life. Legally blind people may qualify for certain government benefits.
Low vision is not blindness, but is a level of vision below normal (20/70 or worse) that cannot be corrected with conventional glasses. Low vision can interfere with a person’s performance of daily activities, including reading or driving.
We always recommend that the first vision screening be conducted for a newborn prior to being discharged from the hospital. Visual function will be monitored by your child’s pediatrician during well-child exams (usually at two, four and six months of age). If there are any signs of an eye condition, your child may be referred to an ophthalmologist. Beginning at three years of age (and yearly after five years of age), amblyopia (poor vision in an otherwise normal appearing eye), refractive and alignment screenings should take place.
We recommend adult examinations of the eyes be performed on a regular basis.
Yes, poor vision can be directly related to your family’s history of eye health. It is important to see an ophthalmologist at the first sign of poor vision.
No, there is no evidence that television sets produce rays that are harmful to the eyes.
No, there is no evidence that working at a computer can damage the eyes. However, low light, glare on the monitor, or staring at a computer screen too long can cause the eyes to become fatigued. It is recommended to take frequent breaks to allow your eyes to rest.
Wearing UV protective lenses can be beneficial in protecting your eyes from cataract formation.
Wearing UV protective lenses can be beneficial in protecting your eyes from cataract formation.
Eye exams may vary from person to person, but here are a few common things we may do during a routine exam:
- Fully review your family history of eye health
- Determine your visual acuity
- Confirm your intraocular pressure
- Examine your pupils’ response to light
- Dilate your eyes to properly examine the posterior structures of the eye
It is important to seek immediate medical assistance from either an ophthalmologist or primary care physician if you have an injury.This will help reduce the risk of any permanent damage.
