Ophthalmology (/ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒi/ or /ˌɒpθælˈmɒlədʒi/) is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyeball and orbit.

An ophthalmologist is a person in medical and surgical eye disease. Ophthalmologists are allowed to medically treat eye disease, implement laser therapy, and perform incisional surgery when needed. view more...