Best Eye Specialist in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad

An eye specialist, also known as an ophthalmologist, is a trained physician who undergoes advanced training to deal with the conditions affecting the eyes. Eye specialists involve in taking care of the eyes and vision. To practice as an eye specialist, the academic qualifications needed would be five and a half years of graduation in an MBBS degree from a reputed medical college, and a post-graduation degree or MS/ MD in Ophthalmology. Opticians, ocularists and optometrists are also sometimes known as eye specialists. The primary conditions treated by an eye specialist include dry eye, astigmatism, diplopia, low vision, pink eye or conjunctivitis, glaucoma, myopia and hyperopia, corneal detachment, diabetes related retinopathy, cataract, strabismus, presbyopia, serious eye injuries and other age related eye problems. Eye specialists also conduct eye exams to provide vision services by prescribing contacts and glasses. They also prescribe eye drops, perform eye surgeries, and manage vision issues caused by other health conditions.