07/08/2024
Did you know that today is World Ophthalmologist Day ‼️👀
At SCO we have our own hero Ophthalmologist leading the way - Your Local Eye Doctor, Associate Professor Kris Rallah-Baker.
To learn more about Ophthalmologists read below or visit Australian Society of Ophthalmologists https://www.asoeye.org/world-ophthalmologist-day
🤔What does an Ophthalmologist do?
An Ophthalmologist is an eye doctor and surgeon who specialises in diagnosing and managing disorders of the eye and visual system.
In simple terms? They save the gift of sight!
🤷♀️How many sight-saving heroes are out there?
There are currently almost 1,100 registered Ophthalmologists in Australia.
While the practice of Ophthalmology is an extremely expensive medical specialist practice, it remains a highly competitive medical speciality.
This is good, in that it means patients continue to be guaranteed the highest quality ophthalmic care across Australia and New Zealand.
❓Why are eye surgeons the ultimate authority on eye health?
Ophthalmology requires a minimum of 12 years of tertiary study, first attaining a medical degree, completing internship and residency as a doctor, and then undertaking further specialist study as an Ophthalmologist.
There are some conditions only their specialist-trained eye can see!
Thank you to our very own Ophthalmologist, Kris, and all the other incredible Ophthalmologists out there!