Chapter 13: Medical Specialties of the Eye

Question 1

Ophthalmologist:

Answer 1

Medical doctor who has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions and diseases

Question 2

Ophthalmology

Answer 2

Branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the eye and surrounding structures

Question 3

Optician

Answer 3

Person trained in grinding and fitting corrective lenses

Question 4

Optometrist

Answer 4

doctor of optometry

Question 5

Optometry

Answer 5

Medical profession specializing in examining the eyes, testing visual activity, and prescribing corrective lenses

Question 6

What are the 9 specialities of ophthalmology?

Answer 6

Neuro-ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Cornea, refractive surgery and external disease
Vitreat retinal
Oculoplastics
Glaucoma
Ocular immnunology & uveitis
Ocular oncologu
Ophthalmic pathology