Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a field of clinical medicine that studies vision, its normal and pathological conditions. The study of healthy and diseased eyes, the development of methods for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases in our country are carried out by ophthalmological clinics of medical institutes and research institutes. Ophthalmologists at clinics and hospitals provide publicly accessible and free care to the population.

Thanks to the achievements of ophthalmology, many eye diseases that seemed incurable just a few years ago are being successfully treated. A system of measures aimed at preventing eye diseases and eye injuries, as well as new methods for early detection and treatment of eye diseases, have led to a sharp decrease in the number of blind and visually impaired people.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of diseases of the visual organs. It includes the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal dystrophy, astigmatism, strabismus, etc.

Ophthalmology is one of the most important fields of medicine, since the eyes are one of the main human sense organs. Visual impairment can lead to decreased quality of life and even disability.

Various methods are used to diagnose eye diseases, such as examination, ophthalmoscopy, biomicroscopy, computed tomography, etc. Treatment may include surgical interventions, laser correction, drug therapy and other methods.

It is important to remember that preventing eye diseases includes proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, regular eye exams and wearing sunglasses.

**Ophthalmology** is a field of medicine that studies the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye and its auxiliary apparatus, as well as developing methods for their diagnosis and treatment.

What is Ophthalmolia? Is there anything in common between ophthalmology and other names?

The first word "ophthalmia" comes from the Greek word "ophthalmos" - eye and the suffix "ia". Literally