Which medical specialty should I see for eye problems?
Disease description:
I've been having pain around my eyes recently, just an uncomfortable and strange sensation. I'd like to ask, which department should I visit for eye problems?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
When eye problems occur, ophthalmology is usually the first choice for medical consultation. Ophthalmology focuses on eye health, and ophthalmologists can provide professional diagnosis and treatment for both common eye conditions such as conjunctivitis and keratitis, and more complex diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts. In addition, ophthalmology includes services such as vision testing and refraction for eyeglass prescriptions, helping individuals maintain eye health and good vision. If eye problems are related to systemic diseases—for example, diabetic retinopathy—ophthalmologists will also collaborate with other departments, such as endocrinology, to jointly develop treatment plans.
