What Eye Doctor Should I See

1. What Eye Doctor Should I See? One of the most common questions when it comes to your eyesight is identifying what eye doctor you should make an appointment with. Should you see an optician, optometrist, or ophthalmologist? Each type has different training and expertise, offering different services. The first type of eye doctor is an optometrist. They carry out eye exams to identify any changes in your vision. They provide primary vision care and their services range from testing to diagnosing, treating, and managing changes in your vision. An optometrist will carry out eye exams, vision tests, prescribe and dispense corrective lenses, detect eye irregularities and prescribe medications for certain eye conditions. Optometrists can perform specialised surgical procedures, along with providing visual rehabilitation services. An optician is responsible for the design and fit of glasses lenses and frames, contact lenses, and any other devices designed to correct eyesight. They will use prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists. They do not diagnose eye problems and do not treat any eye conditions. An ophthalmologist, on the other hand, goes to medical school. They do extensive training becoming an eye doctor that can practice medicine and surgery. An ophthalmologist can offer the same services as an optometrist, including the prescription and fitting of glasses and contacts, but they also diagnose and treat all eye conditions, perform eye surgeries and carry out scientific research into the causes and cures for eye conditions. Ophthalmologists are also able to detect other health problems that are not directly related to the eye but show themselves during an eye examination. These are specialist doctors, some choose specialities in their studies, this includes cornea specialists. Further, there is a retina specialist. The retina is a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye responsible for receiving light, sending visual signals to the brain. Retina specialists diagnose and treat all retina eye problems, this may include surgical repair of torn and detached retinas. They can treat conditions relating to the vitreous, which is the gel-like substance that gives the eye its shape. This can include floaters surgery, for example. Other eye doctors include glaucoma specialists, that treat glaucoma in the eye. This is when fluid builds up in the eye, putting pressure on the eye, causing damage to the optic nerve, while a neurology specialist is an ophthalmologist that specialises in neurology. This deals with vision problems relating to how the eye communicates with the muscles nerves and brain. Neurology specialists treat vision problems, double vision, optic nerve problems, abnormal eye movements, unequal pupil sizes, and eyelid irregularities.

2. A pediatric specialist is an ophthalmologist that specialises in the treatment of eye conditions in babies and young children that have childhood eye conditions and issues, such as misaligned eyes, vision differences in the two eyes, and uncorrected refracted errors, to name a few. The final eye doctor is a plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon. The specialist in the repair of damaged eyelids and bones, along with structures that surround the eye, including the tear draining system. They improve the function and look of facial structures around the eye. The most common problem includes droopy eyelids. If you are unsure of which eye doctor to make an appointment with, speak to your local GP and they will be able to recommend someone to see. Not all patients need an ophthalmologist, some may never see a retina surgeon in their lives. Most patients see their optometrist once a year or once every two years to keep their eye prescription updated. About Us:Mahi Muqit is a leading consultant ophthalmologist, cataract, and vitreoretinal surgeon at two private clinics in London, United Kingdom. He provides patients with superior service and support with a range of surgical procedures to meet their eyesight requirements. He has built up a solid reputation for his eye services in the London area as an expert eye doctor and surgeon offering surgical retina, medical retina, and complex cataract surgery. He also offers surgery to patients suffering from diabetic retinopathy. Mahi Muqit is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, a member of the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons, and the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. To find out more, visit https://www.retinasurgeon.uk.com.