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 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

The centre in Inverness opened in April 2023 and is focused on “high volume, low complexity” operations, mainly hip and knee replacements, and ophthalmology such as cataract surgery and eye procedures.

From BBC

“Most of the recalls have been done proactively, prior to any outbreaks or any known infections,” said Dr. Christopher Starr, an associate professor of ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine.

From Seattle Times