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Ophthalmology

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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.

Next Steps

Schedule an Appointment

Call to schedule an eye appointment.

Call 270-251-4545

Eye Surgery

Common eye surgeries include:

  • Blepharoplasty
  • Cataract surgery
  • Corneal transplant
  • Glaucoma surgery
  • LASIK
  • Retina surgery
  • Eye muscle surgery

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

Ophthalmologist

Jackson Purchase Medical Center houses one ophthalmologist.