An ophthalmologist is a healthcare professional who has been trained to treat eye diseases and other conditions that affect the eyes. They diagnose and treat these issues and can even conduct surgery to help repair certain condition. They also conduct eye exams and help patients find the right glasses or other ways to improve their vision.

Pediatric Ophthalmology is a kind of ophthalmology that diagnoses and treats eye problems of children. Ophthalmology is the study of medicine that addresses eye issues, such as diseases, vision problems, visual development, and blindness. These kinds of doctors may also provide vision care by helping patients find corrective lenses that help them see more easily daily. Since these doctors have studied children’s eye problems specifically, they are able to provide more specialized care to their patients.