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Medical Ophthalmologist - diagnoses and treats systemic conditions
https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/update/s...-ophthalmology 'Medical ophthalmology, or ophthalmic medicine, is a small but rapidly growing specialty which focuses on the investigation, diagnosis and management of eye disorders relating to systemic disease.
This requires understanding of not only ophthalmic medicine but also expertise with: respiratory medicine, cardiology, neurology, gastrointestinal medicine, rheumatology, endocrinology, haematology and autoimmune medicine (and the list goes on). Within these specialties there are diseases which can affect the eye in different ways and therefore a physician’s approach and proficiency is crucial to manage both the systemic problem and the eye.
Therapeutic options can be very effective, in some cases negating the need for potentially risky surgery. The continued development of new treatments means that the future is exciting.'
This requires understanding of not only ophthalmic medicine but also expertise with: respiratory medicine, cardiology, neurology, gastrointestinal medicine, rheumatology, endocrinology, haematology and autoimmune medicine (and the list goes on). Within these specialties there are diseases which can affect the eye in different ways and therefore a physician’s approach and proficiency is crucial to manage both the systemic problem and the eye.
Therapeutic options can be very effective, in some cases negating the need for potentially risky surgery. The continued development of new treatments means that the future is exciting.'