The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to the Eye has progressed significantly in recent decades.

What is Ophthalmology?

Ophthalmology is the study of medical conditions relating to the eye.

Ophthalmologists are doctors who specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of this organ.

A general practitioner ("GP") may refer someone to an ophthalmologist if they show symptoms of cataracts, eye infections, optic nerve problems, or other eye conditions.

Ophthalmic Medical Negligence

With ever improved technology, including microscopes, pharmacology, imaging, robotics, gene therapy, imaging techniques, and ophthalmic implants, those who suffer from acquired or degenerative conditions related to their vision now have a greater number of effective intervention options than ever before.

While ophthalmologists and those in related roles do all they can to mitigate the risks associated with medical practice in this field, sometimes problems do occur. Occasionally, mistakes may be due to Medical Negligence by a healthcare professional.

Ophthalmology is not the sole preserve of hospitals. Many ophthalmologists and other eye-related clinicians operate in private practice and in specialist clinics such as those providing corrective eye surgery.