ophthalmic

[ of-thal-mik, op- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the eye; ocular.

ophthalmic

/ ɒfˈθælmɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the eye

ophthalmic

1. A descriptive term for the eye .

Word History and Origins

Origin of ophthalmic¹

1595–1605; < Latin ophthalmicus < Greek ophthalmikós, equivalent to ophthalm ( ós ) eye + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

Ph.D., director of neuropathology and ophthalmic pathology and a professor of oncology and pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

From Science Daily

"For patients, the integration of AI into mainstream ophthalmic practice could result in quicker access to expert advice, coupled with more informed decision-making to guide their treatment."

From Science Daily

They formed a dataset from 34 variables that are commonly collected during ophthalmic examinations, such as age, current visual acuity, and the diameter of the cornea.

From Science Daily

"The methyl isocyanate gas affected respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, ophthalmic, endocrine and reproductive systems, and it damaged human chromosomes."

From Salon

Michael O'Neill, head of general dental and ophthalmic services at the Department of Health, wrote to dentists on 3 May to say that work was ongoing to secure savings and raise revenue across health budgets.

From BBC

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