Ophthalmology – Mandour Medical Center

Ophthalmology is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye diseases and vision disorders. Ophthalmologists are trained to manage a wide range of conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and eye infections.

They also perform surgeries such as cataract removal, laser eye surgery, and corrective surgeries for refractive errors like myopia and hyperopia. Additionally, ophthalmologists provide routine eye exams, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and offer specialized care for eye injuries and conditions affecting the surrounding structures of the eye. This specialty plays a critical role in maintaining and restoring vision.

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Ophthalmology has several specialized branches, each focusing on different aspects of eye care and vision health. These include:

Branches:

General Ophthalmology: Focuses on the overall health of the eyes, diagnosing and treating common conditions like refractive errors (e.g., nearsightedness and farsightedness), cataracts, and eye infections.
Retina and Vitreous: Specializes in diseases and conditions affecting the retina and vitreous humor of the eye, such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and retinal vein occlusion.
Glaucoma: Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss, often due to high intraocular pressure.
Cornea and External Disease: Deals with diseases and disorders of the cornea and external structures of the eye, such as corneal dystrophies, dry eye syndrome, and eye injuries.
Pediatric Ophthalmology: Specializes in the eye care of children, addressing issues such as strabismus (crossed eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye), and congenital eye conditions.
Oculoplastics (Oculofacial Surgery): Focuses on surgical procedures involving the eyelids, tear ducts, orbit (eye socket), and the surrounding facial structures, including reconstructive surgery for trauma or cosmetic purposes.
Neuro-Ophthalmology: Concerned with visual problems related to the nervous system, including optic neuritis, brain tumors, stroke, and other neurological disorders affecting vision.
Uveitis: Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of uveitis, which is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye, often related to autoimmune diseases or infections.
Refractive Surgery: Focuses on surgical treatments for vision correction, such as LASIK and PRK, to treat conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Ophthalmic Pathology: Involves the study of eye diseases at the cellular level, including the analysis of biopsy samples to diagnose cancer and other ocular conditions.

These branches ensure comprehensive care for various eye conditions, from routine eye care to complex surgical treatments, contributing to the preservation and improvement of vision.