Ophthalmology

What Is Ophthalmology (Eye Diseases)?

Ophthalmology is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of eye and vision-related diseases. Since vision health directly affects quality of life, early diagnosis of eye diseases is extremely important.

Conditions such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, strabismus, and eye infections are evaluated within the Department of Ophthalmology.

At Özel Algomed Hastanesi, advanced imaging technologies, modern surgical techniques, and personalized treatment approaches are provided.

Diseases Treated in Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology diagnoses and treats:

  • Myopia
  • Hyperopia
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Macular degeneration
  • Retinal diseases
  • Strabismus
  • Lazy eye (Amblyopia)
  • Uveitis
  • Dry eye syndrome
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Stye
  • Corneal diseases

Diagnostic Methods in Ophthalmology

Main diagnostic methods used in Ophthalmology include:

  • Visual field testing
  • Glaucoma measurement
  • Fundus examination
  • Corneal topography
  • Retinal tomography
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
  • Angiography
  • Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
  • Electroretinography (ERG)

Treatment Methods in Ophthalmology

Main treatment methods in Ophthalmology include:

  • Medication therapies
  • Laser treatments
  • Cataract surgery
  • Retinal surgery
  • Corneal transplantation
  • Intraocular lens applications
  • Strabismus surgery
  • Glasses and contact lens applications
  • Intraocular injections
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