Ophthalmology

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• Which department should I see for blurry or dim vision?
  Ophthalmology(안과) is generally the first department to see for blurry or dim vision, as most causes originate in the eye itself. However, if the blurriness comes on suddenly and is accompanied by neurological symptoms such as headache, dizziness, or weakness, an Internal Medicine(내과) or Neurology(신경과) consultation may follow after initial evaluation.
• Which department should I see for dry eyes?
  Ophthalmology(안과) is generally the first department to see for dry eye symptoms, as eye specialists are trained to evaluate and manage conditions affecting the ocular surface. If dry eyes appear alongside systemic conditions such as autoimmune disease, a referral to Rheumatology(류마티스내과) or Internal Medicine(내과) may follow.
• Which department should I see for eye floaters?
  Ophthalmology(안과) is the primary department for eye floaters, as specialists there are trained to examine the retina, vitreous, and other internal eye structures that are typically involved. In most cases, visiting an ophthalmology clinic (의원) first is appropriate, though if floaters appear suddenly or are accompanied by flashes of light or vision loss, a higher-level facility may be needed without delay.

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