Wales Council of the Blind

Ophthalmologist

Definition: Ophthalmologists are doctors who care for patients with eye conditions. They diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the eyes and visual system, using medical and surgical skills.

Category: health

Credit: NHS

Source: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/doctors/roles-doctors/ophthalmology

Last Updated: 16th of January 2025

Services mentioning Ophthalmologist

Macular advocacy - (Macular Society) Advocacy

Calling the helpline at Macular Society is your access to advocacy as a patient regarding treatment. Contact the helpline if you would like advocacy support for liaison with the ophthalmologist etc.

Library records mentioning Ophthalmologist

Benefits, concessions and registration (Starting Out) Guidance - [Library Type]

This publication contains information on welfare benefits to which you may be entitled, concessions, certification and registration. It also includes information about additional support you can get if you are certified by an ophthalmologist (hospital eye doctor) and become registered with your local authority, letting them know that you may need support now or in future.

Commissioning better eye care - Adults with low vision Guidance - [Library Type]

Clinical commissioning guidance from The College of Optometrists & The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, which aims to to help those designing and commissioning eye care improve the value of their services for adults with low vision.

Commissioning better eye care - Age related macular degeneration Guidance - [Library Type]

Clinical commissioning guidance from The College of Optometrists & The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, which aims to to help those designing and commissioning eye care improve the value of their services for people with age-related macular degeneration.

Commissioning better eye care - Glaucoma Guidance - [Library Type]

Clinical commissioning guidance from The College of Optometrists & The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, which aims to to help those designing and commissioning eye care improve the value of their services for people with glaucoma.

Commissioning better eye care - urgent eye care Guidance - [Library Type]

Clinical commissioning guidance from The College of Optometrists & The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, which aims to to help those designing and commissioning eye care improve the value of their services for people with an urgent eye condition. This is defined as any eye condition that is of recent onset and is distressing or is believed by the patient, carer or referring health professional to present an imminent threat to vision or general health.