ophthalmology

[ of-thuhl-mol-uh-jee, -thuh-, -thal-, op- ]

noun

1. the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye.

ophthalmology

/ ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪ; ɒfˌθælməˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases

ophthalmology

/ ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jē,ŏp′- /

1. The scientific study of the eye, its diseases, and their treatment.

ophthalmology

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the eye .

Derived Forms

• ophthalmological, adjective

Other Words From

• oph·thal·mo·log·i·cal [of-thal-m, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l, op-], oph·thalmo·logic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ophthalmology¹

First recorded in 1835–45; ophthalmo- + -logy

Example Sentences

The longest outpatient waiting list is for general surgery, however, every treatment specialism list has grown, with the exception of ophthalmology.

From BBC

Makary is the chief medical officer for the telehealth company Sesame, which provides compounded weight loss drugs, and he also serves on the board of directors for the ophthalmology company Harrow.

From Science Magazine

The researchers hope to build and expand on these initial discoveries, said the study's senior author Malik Kahook, MD, professor of ophthalmology at the CU School of Medicine.

From Science Daily

Multiple studies have shown that visual arts training improves observational skills, communication and empathy among both medical students and residents in ophthalmology, nuclear medicine, radiology, and dermatology.

From Science Daily

Along with orthopaedics, ophthalmology now makes up the biggest proportion of the two-year hospital waiting list in Wales.

From BBC