
Meredith and Alex using ophthalmology equipment to test her eyesight.
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are both surgical and medical specialists.
Sub-Specialties[]
- Vitreo-retinal surgery deals with surgical management of retinal and posterior segment diseases and disorders.
Notable Ophthalmologists[]
- Dr. Julia Canner (Attending Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon at Seattle Presbyterian Hospital)
- Dr. Parker (Attending Ophthalmologist at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital)
- Dr. Malden (Attending Ophthalmologist at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital)
- Dr. Jassy (Attending Ophthalmologist at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital)
- Dr. Metzger (Attending Ophthalmologist at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital)
- Dr. Curt Morgan (Attending Neuro-ophthalmologist at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital)[source?]
- Dr. Jan Reger (Attending Ophthalmologist at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital)