Navigation. The Vikings first appeared in England in 793, when a group of Viking longships appeared off the coast of Lindisfarne monastery, which was then robbed of its treasures and its monks were slain. Shortly thereafter The Annals of Ulster report Viking raids on the coasts of Ireland as well, starting in 795.
An ophthalmologist is a medical or osteopathic physician who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eyes and the prevention of eye disease. An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats refractive, medical, and surgical problems related to eye diseases and disorders.
Many people only think of their optometrist as the doctor to see when they need glasses or contact lenses. Optometrists do much more. Doctors of optometry treat and manage eye diseases. As doctors, they regularly diagnose diseases both of the eye and the body. Many systemic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure are first found by optometrists during a comprehensive eye exam.