| Ophthalmology is the medical
specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that
affect
the eye and associated parts of the visual system.
Associated Terms:
* _ A medical specialist
in the field of ophthalmology (diagnosing and treating
disorders of the eyes and associated visual system) is called an ophthalmologist.
This is not to be confused with an optician:
There are two types of opticians:
They are (1) dispensing opticians - who
make and fit spectacles, and (2) opthalmic opticians who are also known
as optometrists and who can both test people to determine the spectacles
required and also dispense them.
* _ The adjective used to
refer to ophtalmology is "ophthalmological".
Links to other relevant areas on this website include:
* _ Labelled Diagram of
the Anatomy
of the Eye.
* _ Labelled diagram of
the Structure
of the Retina.
* _ Glossary Section for
the Anatomy
of the Eye.
* _ Glossary Section for
Diseases
and Disorders of the Eyes & Visual System.
* _ Glossary Section for
Procedures
used to investigate & treat disorders of the eyes.
* _ Glossary Section for
Research
into Visual Perception.
* _ Glossary Section for
the Structure
of the Retina of the Eye.
* _ Glossary Section for
General
Medical Terms.
This part of the IvyRose Holistic Resources Glossary is included as a
study-aid for students following first-level courses in human biology,
medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies, and associated theoretical
courses - who are required recognise and understand medical terms such
as those of the disciplines within medicine. |
