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Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are considered to be both surgical and medical specialists. The word ophthalmology comes from the Greek roots ophthalmos meaning eye and logos meaning word , thought, or discourse ; ophthalmology literally means the science of eyes . As a discipline, it applies to animal eyes also, since the differences from human practice are surprisingly minor and are related mainly to differences in anatomy or prevalence, not differences in disease processes. However, veterinary medicine is regulated separately in many countries and states/provinces resulting in few ophthalmologists treating both humans and animals.
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Suffering from cold and have dark circle around eye. Safe remedy?
How i will be cure from cold? and round my eye black sport is there how to remove ?
Answered by Dr. E Venkata Ramana, Pediatrician
Mouth twitching, eye twitching. Worried.
I have been having mouth twitching for 5 months, it stopped for two days but continues from the time I awake in the morning. It is to the point that it is worrisome. if i exercise, it starts up. I am at my wits end with this because I have had an...
Answered by Dr. Andrew Rynne MD, General & Family Physician
Noticed little shadow on eye when going out in sun. Concerned
i can see some little shadow on my eye wen i go out in sun they are like small lines which are transparent
Answered by Dr. Sudarshan, Dermatologist
Black patch near eye and cheek. Treatment?
What is the solution of 1-2 inches black patched near eye (behind/side of eyes) and around cheek? The patch is continuous behind eye and till cheek middle in both side of face.
Answered by Dr. P V S Prasad, Dermatologist
Had hit on eyebrow. Have a black eye on the eyelid. Is it safe to have journey?
I hit my eyebrow on a wall the 5 days ago on holidays. I have a black eye on the eyelid but nil swelling now. I am flying today for 3 1/2 hours just wondering if it safe
Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta, General & Family Physician
Bump appeared on temple after head injury. Feeling stiff neck and bruised eyelid . Worrisome
I hit my head a week ago and instantly got a big bump near my temple. I iced it the 1st 48 hrs and it has gone down significantly but it's still there. I also got a black eye 2 days after the injury. The bruise was...
Answered by Dr. Gopal Krishna Dash, Neurologist
Myopic, working long hours at PC. Please suggest eye drops to make eyes cool and wet. Also tips to reduce power.
Please suggest me some eye drop for make my eye cool and wet . I am wearing specs with -1.75 number Also suggest me some tip for reducing my eye number, I am working on PC with more than 10 hr a day.
Answered by Dr. Mihir Shah, Ophthalmologist
Headache, dent on top of head. Had an eye brow lift for a sagging eyelid. Is it after effects of the operation?
10 wks ago I had an eyebrow lift because of a sagging eyelid. I went to two GPs who highly recommended this Ophthalmologist specialising in Oculoplastics. I like to make clear that I have only very, very rarely have...
Answered by Dr. Gopal Krishna Dash, Neurologist
Right Eye twitching. What can be done to stop this?
My right eye has been twitching from the past 5 days and it gets irritating, normally it is associated with a bad omen, but what can be done to stop this disturbing eye twitching?
Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu, General & Family Physician
Cornea transplantation in a 12 year old. Taking Veroconazole, Vorzu and Natamet. High rejection chances. Remedy?
Age-12 yrs: Height- 4.5 ft., Weight-30 kg. On 13.10.11 cornea of right eye was transplant by the doctor of AIIMS. But Doctor says the body is discarding that cornea. To prevent its Veroconazole, Vorzu, Zynase D, Rantac-150, omnacortin-30, Iotin...
Answered by Dr. N. K. Misra, Ophthalmologist
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Online Doctor Chat (356) - Ophthalmology

Hyperthyroidism with proptosis eye
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can I help you Doctor : are you there? User : i 'm having hyperthyroidism and my right eye has proptosis..t3 t4 tsh s normal frm past 2months.can this be reduced only with medication? User : i'm on neo-mercazol tab 5mg...
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Conjunctivitis
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can i help you? User : i have a bloodshot eye that started yesterday morning Doctor : ok User : i also had pain in my face and head the day before and it was slightly bloodshot but not very bad compared to now Doctor...
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Treatment for squint
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can i help you? User : my 4 yr old sons right eye rolls back in his head while the left eye stays normal why is that Doctor : He probably may have a squint. Doctor : How ever only a physical examination can confirm...
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Swelling and numbness around the eye
User : Dear User, You have started the test chat with our doctor. The duration of the test chat is 5 minutes. After the trial period, you will be redirected to the Payment page Doctor : hi Doctor : how can i help u User : hello, Doctor :...
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Dust in eye
User : Hey User : Anyone here? Doctor : hi Doctor : how can i help you User : I've been feeling like I have a particle of dust in my eye User : It used to happen very rarely but as this spring begun it seems to happen almopst every...
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Public Forum (1359) - Ophthalmology

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twitching of eye.
my left eye some times twitches and my mom says it is not good. i have no other problem. it only happens occasionally. why does the eye twitch. is it has any effect with the visison
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I am having some foreign body sensation in my eyes, what should I do ?
I am having some foreign body sensation ..in my eyes from yesterday....i think there is something inside my eyes ..i am feling very much iriritated ..is there any technique to remove foreign body or else i should see an eye specialist
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Please give me solution to improve my eye sight
sir i hve very weak eyessir i hve very weak eyes (-1.5)left eye,(-1)right eyes plz gve me sol to improve my eye sight
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My 5.5 years old nephew has cataract. Is it to early to operate?
My nephew Ibrahim is 5.5 years old,he was diagnosed for cateract in the area of his vision My nephew Ibrahim is 5.5 years old,he was diagnosed for cateract in the area of his vision its almost 4.5 in that eye and 1.5 in the other,and dr's are telling that it has to be operated before he is 6 six it will help his brain to adjust better.They are...
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CYST IN THE EYE
HOW THE CYST IN THE EYE IS REMOVED?PLEASE EXPLAIN IN DETAIL ABOUT THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE PERFORMED?I ALSO WANT TO KNOW WOULD NT EYE DROPS OR ANTIBIOTICS CURE IT?
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left eye sensation..
Hi!!! I m having some sensation in my left eye ..it is like something is moving outer skin of eye.what it could be??is it is harmonal related??
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Is squint curable?
hello sir i am pramod from mumbai hi have lost my left eye vision in an incident when i was 2 ys old. also Squint (left eye is outer side ) two operation have done in sankar netralaya (chennai) in the age of 10ys . i know that i never see by left but i want to know squint can be normal . now i am 26y old right eye have no problem plz kindly...
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How to prevent the spread of red eye infection?
I just met with a person with Red eye infection and am afraid i too will get the infection. I have important meetings coming up this week and am afraid i will look ugly with a red eye. Any precautionary medication , so that i do not get a red eye. I already got red eye once in my school days and it is horrible experience.
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I got this red spot on the white part on my eye
i got this red spot on the white part on my eye well its not really red its a little pink but its not as bad or gross as the pictures i saw of other ones
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Horrible bulging feeling in my left eye and it gives me intense headaches
i have been having a horrible bulging feeling in my left eye , which also has a very noticibly larger pupil than my right eye, and it gives me intense headaches and im very freaked out please help.
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