An Eye Specialist Doctor, also known as an ophthalmologist, is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders and diseases related to the eyes and visual system. Eye specialists employ various treatment modalities to manage eye conditions, including prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, medications (eye drops, ointments, oral medications), laser therapy, and surgical procedures (such as cataract surgery, LASIK, corneal transplant, retinal surgery).