LASIK Eye Center of Silicon Valley - Dr. Gary Kawesch

Ophthalmology is a field of medicine that concerns itself with the anatomy, function and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diseases and functions of the eye.

Ophthalmologists are trained to provide total care related to the eye. An ophthalmologist can provide a routine eye examination and perform complicated, precision eye surgery and treat diseases of the eye also. There have been many revolutionary advances in the field of ophthalmology in recent years, such as the use of lasers in the treatment of some eye disorders that in the past meant certain loss of vision.

An ophthalmologist must spend at least three years in an ophthalmology residency after four years of medical school and an internship program. During this ophthalmology residency, the ophthalmologist receives special training in all areas of eye care, including prevention, diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of eye conditions and diseases.

Many ophthalmologists then choose to advance their knowledge even more with one to two years training in a subspecialty such as glaucoma or pediatric ophthalmology.

Board certified ophthalmologists have completed a rigorous two-part examination given by the American Board of Ophthalmology that tests their knowledge and ability to provide the best possible eye care.

Please contact Dr. Gary Kawesch of the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley today to if you have questions about your eye health to schedule a consultation and learn what the highly trained and skilled professional staff there can do for you.