Could you explain what is comprehensive ophthalmology?

General care : For the eye. Most comprehensive ophthalmologist do cataract and lasik surgery. Some even do specialized treatment for retina disease or glaucoma. Most often the comprehensive ophthalmologist will refer to a specialist, i.e. In retina or neurology if beyond the scope of his/her capabilities.

Web-sites: Each physician practices in their own unique style, as you have seen from your own visits to doctors. The most complete definitions are on professional web-sites: AAO.org is a good start. A comprehensive ophthalmologist holds many advanced degrees, and provides a well-rounded examination of the Visual System taking a Comprehensive Medical and Ocular History, and the provision of many services.

Comp. Opthalmology: Provision of total eye care, from exam to correction of vision to diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases.

Comprehensive ophth: A comprehensive ophthalmologist is one who did not do a fellowship in a specific ophthalmic specialty.

Brief answer: Comprehensive ophthalomology involves treatment and diagnosis ofmany ophthalmic condition. Many ophthalmologist specialize in one specific area of ophthalmology rather than treat many conditions seen on a daily basis. At the completion of residency all ophthalmologist are comprehesnive but may choose to do a fellowhsip and subspecialize .