They are doctors, whose specialty enables them to diagnose, treat, and prevent pathologies related to the eyes/vision and annexes such as the eyelids/tear duct and the extra-ocular muscles. It is the only one with full legal competence to intervene in all eye care, from prescription glasses or the adaptation of contact lenses to complex surgical interventions.

In addition, you can specialize in a specific area called a subspecialty such as:

1- Retina and vitreous: A branch of ophthalmology that is responsible for the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the retina, uvea and vitreous.