Ophthalmology introduction

Question 1

ophthalmology (Ophth)

Answer 1

the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the eye and vision

Question 2

opthalmologist

Answer 2

medical doctor (MD or DO) who has completed at least four years of specialized training after completing medical schooled; involved in all aspects of eye care, including vision examinations, corrective lens prescription, diagnosis and treatment of eye disease and conditions, and eye surgery

Question 3

optometry

Answer 3

specializes in assessing vision and prescribing corrective lenses, treating glaucoma, corneal damage, and visual skill problems; provides pre- and post-surgical care, as well as screening for other eye diseases

Question 4

optometrist

Answer 4

obtains a doctor of optometry (OD) degree after completing four years at a school of optometry

Question 5

eyeball

Answer 5

special sense organ responsible for vision; light rays entering the eyeball travel through the cornea, pupil, iris, lens, and land on the retina to produce an image; the image is then carried to the brain by the optic nerve; accessory structures provide protection for the eye and include the conjunctivas, eyelids, and lacrimal glands