Provides primary eye care, including routine eye exams, prescription of glasses and contact lenses, and management of common eye conditions such as dry eye syndrome and conjunctivitis.
Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
Specializes in cataract surgery and refractive surgeries like LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation for vision correction.
Focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries affecting the cornea, such as keratitis, corneal dystrophies, and corneal transplants.
Specializes in diagnosing and managing glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that can cause optic nerve damage and vision loss, using medical therapies, laser treatments, and surgical procedures.
Diagnoses and treats diseases of the retina and vitreous, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal detachment, and macular holes using advanced imaging techniques and surgical interventions.
Provides eye care for children, addressing conditions such as strabismus (misalignment of the eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye), congenital cataracts, and pediatric glaucoma.
Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgeon
Specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit (eye socket), treating conditions like eyelid ptosis (drooping eyelids), orbital fractures, and tumors.
Focuses on diagnosing and managing neurologic disorders affecting vision and eye movements, such as optic neuritis, optic nerve tumors, and cranial nerve palsies.
Manages inflammatory diseases affecting the uvea (middle layer of the eye), including anterior uveitis (iritis), posterior uveitis, and panuveitis.
Diagnoses and treats eye cancers, including retinoblastoma (childhood eye cancer), melanoma of the eye, and intraocular lymphoma, collaborating with oncologists for comprehensive care.
Helps patients with irreversible vision loss maximize their remaining vision through low vision aids, rehabilitation, and adaptive techniques.
Provides eye care services in rural or underserved communities, focusing on preventive care, treatment of common eye conditions, and referral of complex cases to specialized centers.
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