Ophthalmology is the branch of medical science that deals with the anatomy, physiology and conditions of the human eye. The most common conditions and diseases that affect the eye are cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, strabismus, proptosis, uveitis and eye tumours. An Ophthalmologist is a specialist in this field of medicine and has been trained in the diagnosis, treatment and surgery of eye disorders. Ophthalmology includes sub-specialities that deal with certain diseases and specific parts of the eye.
The Department of Ophthalmology at Vedank Hospitals provides cutting-edge treatment and care for all types and stages of eye conditions. The Ophthalmologists in this department use the latest techniques and therapies to provide routine eye examinations. The department comes fitted with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions.
Some of the areas of focus at the Department of Ophthalmology at Vedank Hospitals are:
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Corneal disease
- Ocular surface and external diseases
- Uveitis
- Ocular oncology
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic pathology
- Refractive surgery
