An ophthalmologist is an eye doctor who is also a medical doctor. This is one of the key differences between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist or optician. In addition to providing eye care and managing eye diseases, an ophthalmologist is also trained to perform eye surgery. Our team at Restoration Eye Care offers a full range of ophthalmology services.
An ophthalmologist provides both routine eye care and more complex services, including surgeries. It is essential to have your eyes examined annually, especially as you age. Regular eye exams not only detect changes in your vision but also allow your eye doctor to spot early signs of eye conditions and other health issues. Your ophthalmologist can help with eyeglasses or contact lens prescriptions and provide treatment for conditions such as dry eyes.
If you start noticing symptoms of cataracts, or if your eye doctor detects cloudiness in your lens, it is important to address the issue. Cataracts typically develop slowly over the years. In the early stages, if the condition is not disrupting your daily life, it may not require immediate intervention. However, cataracts have no cure except for lens replacement. When it becomes necessary, your ophthalmologist will recommend cataract surgery. It is a simple procedure that can restore excellent vision once the lens is replaced.
An ophthalmologist can also perform plastic surgery for various eye conditions. This includes treating issues like droopy eyelids, under-eye bags, and problems with the tear ducts. While oculoplastic surgery can be cosmetic, it is also sometimes necessary to correct issues that may affect vision. Although this type of surgery is not within the typical scope of an ophthalmologist, our practice has eye doctors who specialize in this area.
If you are tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, LASIK surgery may be a solution. This procedure reshapes your cornea to correct for nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. At Restoration Eye Care, we use iLasik technology, which offers fewer complications. The surgery is performed with a computerized laser and is tailored to each patient's unique needs.
If you need an eye surgeon near you or ophthalmology services, contact our ophthalmologists at Restoration Eye Care. Call our office today to schedule an appointment.
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