Ophthalmology
Your eyes are extremely sensitive organs, so do not go just anywhere for the care you need. Ophthalmology is the medical specialty devoted to care of the eye and the treatment of diseases that affect eyes and vision. An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats abnormalities of the eye and performs surgery on the eye. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors with more extensive training that optometrists.
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Neurological conditions managed
At Jackson Purchase, we treat a wide range of neurological conditions including, but not limited to:
- Acute strokes
- Common movement disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Dementias
- Intracranial bleeds
- Headache syndromes
- Seizure disorders
- Neuro-muscular conditions
- Epilepsy
- Peripheral Nerve Conditions
- Dizziness and vertigo
Conditions of the Eye
Ophthalmologists treat conditions of the eye, including:
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal detachment
- Double vision
- Sudden loss of vision
- Amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness)
- Dry eyes
When to Seek Treatment
You should visit an ophthalmologist as soon as possible if you experience any of the following:
- Eye injury
- Eye infection
- Eye pain
- An increase in floaters or flash of light
- A change in vision, such as double vision or blurriness
- Sudden vision loss, even if sight returns quickly
