Ophthalmologist
are medical professionals who specializes in vision and eye care. Although a
person cannot practise ophthalmology right after completing the MBBS, he or she
can practise as a general physician, assist an ophthalmologist, or choose to be
a part of Path Labs, where eye-related tests are conducted. The individual can
also be a part of a business that manufactures spectacles or other eye aids. To
become an ophthalmologist, a student has to complete the entire duration of
MBBS, which also includes the compulsory year of internship, and then obtain a
post-graduation degree in Ophthalmology. PG Ophthalmology also
happens to be one of the most sought-after medical specialisations in India.
The student can also pursue higher studies after post- graduation.
Areas
of expertise for an ophthalmologist after they complete the Ophthalmology MD Course are:
Catering
to eye-health in a non-surgical way— This task is performed by both optometrists
and ophthalmologist. Optometrists carefully examine the present condition of
the eye, run vision tests, prescribe corrective eyeglasses, and administer
medication whenever required. They single handedly conduct the diagnosis and
prognosis of eye-related diseases and disorders, without any surgical invasion.
They also have the skills to use specialized equipment for diagnosis and
treatment of the eye.
Apart
from prescribing glasses, there are lot other eye related diseases and
disorders to be examined and treated by the ophthalmologist.
Performing surgeries of the eye: An ophthalmologist’s areas of expertise are broad. Extensive knowledge of the eye helps an ophthalmologist perform eye surgeries. They have all the necessary skills to offer specialized eye care. For advanced knowledge on holistic vision care, a few ophthalmologists also opt for higher studies and research, certification programmes, for example, a super specialty degree. Some of the well-known areas of super specialty are- treatment of glaucoma, damage to the retina, corneal function, paediatrics, plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery of the eye, ocular oncology, and ocular neurology. Eye disease treatment options for these diseases may differ depending on the extent and nature of the disease.
Given below are the core ophthalmologist responsibilities -
- An
ophthalmologist must have the skills to examine the patient's condition at
length, understand and record the patient's medical history, and make an
accurate diagnosis.
- An
ophthalmologist must know how to manage a wide range of ophthalmic
conditions. At this junction, it must be noted that, diseases and
disorders of the eye affect both the physical and psychological aspects of
a patient. Hence, an ophthalmologist should be able to handle both.
- An
ophthalmologist must master time management, ensuring that the patients
admitted to the hospital or clinic are not neglected while the
ophthalmologist is busy managing general outpatient clinics.
- An
ophthalmologist also must team up with specialists from other departments.
A few search departments that often require the collaboration of an
ophthalmologist are neurology, ENT, paediatrics, genetics, etc. The
ophthalmologist can also contribute to forming a multidisciplinary course
of treatment, if that is what the patient needs.
- Take
occasional rounds of the ward if the ophthalmologist is associated with a
healthcare service provider, for example, a hospital.
- An ophthalmologist
should have the prowess to use specialised equipment for eye care. The
individual should regularly update himself or herself about the latest
technologies in ophthalmology.
- An
ophthalmologist should be able to perform every kind of eye surgery, even
the more complex ones. Skills for modern procedures like microscopic laser
surgery, keyhole minimally invasive surgeries should be obtained.
- An ophthalmologist should be able to process documentation and certification, enable patients to understand their medical condition, support health promotion drives, and participate in activities related to disease prevention.
Some of
the ophthalmology conditions required to be treated with specialized care are:
- Cataract
- Glaucoma
- Retinal
detachment
- Macular degeneration
related to age
- Amblyopia
(lazy eye)
- Astigmatism
- Corneal
disease
- Retinopathy
related to diabetes
- Far-
sightedness (Hyperopia)
- Posterior
vitreous detachment (PVD)
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