Ophthalmology, recognized as a separate speciality since 1943, is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders.
Eye care and our treatment of serious eye diseases, like glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts, have come a long way over the last 50 years, with major advances happening in the last two decades.
Ophthalmologists are at the forefront of developing new diagnostic and surgical techniques, medications and devices. Read more about the advances in eye care in this interactive timeline of innovation and technology.