External Eye Disease
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External eye disease includes the conditions that affect the surface of the eye and its visible structures, such as the conjunctiva, the cornea, the eyelids, and the eyelashes. It is a broad term that covers inflammation, infections, and irritation of this area.
Common symptoms: redness, burning, watering, a feeling of a foreign body, discharge, or discomfort with light.
Common causes: infections, allergies, dryness of the eye surface, and exposure to environmental irritants.
Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist is the one who examines the surface of the eye and the eyelids to identify the source of the discomfort. If you have persistent redness, pain, or changes in vision, the most prudent thing is to come in for a professional evaluation rather than prolong the discomfort.
Data on 134 doctors who treat external eye disease
Which specialist treats external eye disease?
External eye disease should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist, an eye specialist who identifies the problem on the eye's surface and determines treatment. You can book an appointment with an ophthalmologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in external eye disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is external eye disease?
External eye disease includes the conditions that affect the surface of the eye and its visible structures, such as the conjunctiva, the cornea, the eyelids, and the eyelashes. It is a broad term that covers inflammation, infections, and irritation of this area.
Which doctor treats external eye disease?
External eye disease should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist, an eye specialist who identifies the problem on the eye's surface and determines treatment. You can book an appointment with an ophthalmologist near you.