Ophthalmology and optometry both deal with medical issues related to your eyes. An ophthalmologist specializes in the physiology of your eyes, whereas an optometrist focuses on eye function. Pediatric ophthalmology helps children with eye troubles. Most people start with an optometrist vs. an ophthalmologist, but ophthalmologists are called in to handle more complex eye diseases. Visit a pediatric ophthalmologist if your children have eye problems. Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine focused on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eyeball and its orbit. Unlike primary care doctors, an ophthalmologist specializes in eye diseases. With so many eye disorders, eye doctors must have an extensive background in treating all eye-related issues. Ophthalmologists are the only medical professionals trained to treat the following eye disorders: Glaucoma; Cataracts; Macular degeneration; Corneal transplants; Eyelid diseases; Cancer anywhere in the eye, from the vitreous inside the eye to the retina. Read more: https://www.centurymedicaldental.com/specialties/ophthalmologist/ Working Hours: Monday 9AM - 7PM Tuesday 9AM - 9PM Wednesday 9AM - 9PM Thursday 9AM - 9PM Friday 9AM - 5PM Saturday 10AM - 5PM Sunday Closed Payment: cash, check, credit cards. Century Medical & Dental Center 770 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226 (347) 627-3988 https://www.centurymedicaldental.com/ https://www.centurymedicaldental.com/flatbush-brooklyn-ny-11226/ e-mail: gabrielan@centurymedicaldental.com Location on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/DVp4q8UN3Eh5es9N9 https://plus.codes/87G8M23R+J2 Brooklyn Nearby Locations: Flatbush Prospect Lefferts Gardens | East Flatbush | Flatbush | Windsor Terrace | Kensington 11225 | 11203 | 11203, 11210, 11225, 11226 | 11215 | 11218