As with any specialized area of study, ophthalmology has its own complex array of terminology, machinery, and processes. This section of the encyclopedia gives insight into some of the "tools of the trade", describing most of the unique technologies you might encounter if you spent a lot of time at your ophthalmologist's office.

This section of the encyclopedia is intended to let you know what treatments may be available for various ophthalmic disorders, and to shed light on what each involves. If your ophthalmologist is recommending a particular treatment, you should consider this a starting point for a deeper conversation about what your particular case may involve, as everyone has slightly different specific requirements.