Solving Eye Problems with an Optometrist

Problems with your eyes are a common problem facing many people. There has been a rapid increase in the development of eye centers all over the country. Eye problems can be addressed with various eye specialists depending on the type of problem you are going through. These services have become even more accessible to many people, with regular eye exams scheduled. Looking for experienced quality eye specialists, look no further than Bainbridge Eye Care.

What is Optometry?

This specialized medical field deals with eye examinations, including other involved areas looking for abnormalities or any eye defects.

Optometrists provide most of the leading eye services done in eye healthcare centers. These services include eye corrections and testing while also diagnosing, managing, and treating problems with your vision.

Becoming an optometrist does not involve going to medical school but rather optometry school. After four years at optometry school, you get your degree and are required to be licensed to be able to practice eye medicine. They provide optical eye care and deal with eye-related conditions.

Some of the primary services done in optometry include:

·         Performing vision tests

·         Conducting eye exams for the first time and continuing patients

·         Diagnosing and detecting irregularities in your eyes

·         Prescription and giving out of corrective lenses for eye conditions

·         Performing unique eye surgical procedures to correct eye abnormalities or defects

·         Medicine prescription for specific eye problems and how to manage them

·         Offering visual rehabilitation for eye patients

Some optometrists may also be able to give out drugs that involve opioids like:

·         Hydromorphone

·         Hydrocodone

·         Oxycodone

Foreign body removal is only approved to be conducted in several states. This is also the same for laser eye surgeries, which can only be performed in many states.

There are several conditions in which optometrists can diagnose, manage or offer treatment. These are such as:

·         Eye tumors

·         Cataracts

·         Glaucoma

·         Dry eye syndrome

·         Diabetic retinopathy

·         Macular degeneration

·         Hypertensive retinopathy

·         Corneal disease

·         Refractive errors

·         Amblyopia

·         Strabismus

·         Uveitis

An eye examination may involve a variety of procedures to diagnose an eye condition or monitor the progress of an underlying condition. The eye exam entails:

·         Refraction assessment

·         Occular tonometry is done to assess your intraocular pressure

·         Slit-lamp examination

·         Retina examination

·         Visual acuity

There is also a specialized test known as optical coherence tomography. This healthcare platform enables the assessment of ocular structures through modern technological advancements. This information is then taken by eye specialists and used to confirm diagnoses made and staging of pathological processes. Other OCT scans can be done to assess age-related macular degeneration, the efficiency of diabetic retinopathy management, and glaucoma.

Optometrists are usually more accessible compared to other eye doctors like opticians and ophthalmologists. Opticians are medical professionals technically trained to design and fit some visual aids like contact lenses, eyeglass lenses, frames, and other devices that correct your eyesight. If you are looking for good optometric care, visit our website or call our offices in Bronx, NY.

Ulani Uriah

Umar Nisar was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Umar Nisar has contributed to many online publications including PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Umar Nisar earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Umar Nisar follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.

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