Ophthalmology is the field of medicine that deals with the anatomy and physiology of the eye, and with various conditions and diseases of the eye. An Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor with extensive specialty training in the field of Ophthalmology. In addition to diagnosing and treating various eye conditions and diseases, Ophthalmologists perform operations on the eyes and eyelids. Therefore, they are both medical and surgical specialists. Optum Ophthalmologists can address eye and vision issues and perform surgeries:
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