ophthalmic
[of-thal-mik, op-]
adjective
of or relating to the eye; ocular.
RELATED WORDS
auditory, visual, sensual, tactile, sonic, neurological, neural, audiovisual, olfactory, aural, sensational, eye, optic, sight, acoustic, audible, auricular, clear, discernible, distinct
Origin of ophthalmic
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Contemporary Examples of ophthalmic
Zahau quit her job as an ophthalmic technician last December to spend more time with Shacknai and his family.
Historical Examples of ophthalmic
Have you ever been to an ophthalmic hospital or a blind asylum?
My New CurateP.A. Sheehan
(1⁄200 grain) of the salt are officinal, and used by ophthalmic surgeons.
Poisons: Their Effects and DetectionAlexander Wynter Blyth
Every ophthalmic surgeon will tell you that he has had a number of such cases.
The superficial ophthalmic branch is clearly equivalent to the ophthalmic branch of the seventh.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)Francis Maitland Balfour
An ophthalmic department was opened on the first floor, providing accommodation for out-patients as well as in-patients.
The Australian Army Medical Corps in EgyptJames W. Barrett
ophthalmic
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ophthalmic
[ŏf-thăl′mĭk, ŏp-]
adj.
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ophthalmic
[(of-thal-mik, op-thal-mik)]
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