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Ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist is a physician with special training in evaluating and treating eye problems. They might be asked to see a baby in the NICU for birth defects of the eye. They evaluate premature infants for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). They perform examinations of the inside of the eye, called retinal exams. These exams are very similar to what older children and adults get in an ophthalmologist's office when being evaluated for glasses. For certain conditions of severe ROP, they might perform laser surgery or other corrective surgery on the eyes.
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