Ophthalmology is a clinical and surgical specialty within medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors (MDs or DOs) who have undergone specialized training in diagnosing and treating eye and vision conditions. They also utilize specialized diagnostic tests like optical coherence tomography (OCT), electroretinography (ERG), and visual field testing to assess the structure and function of the eye. Ophthalmology is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye and vision disorders.

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who have undergone specialized training in eye care. To become an ophthalmologist in the United States, one must complete: Four years of undergraduate education A medical degree (MD or DO) A one-year postgraduate clinical year At least three years of residency training focused on ophthalmology Certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology