ophthalmic
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of ophthalmic
1595–1605; < Latin ophthalmicus < Greek ophthalmikós, equivalent to ophthalm ( ós ) eye + -ikos -ic
Example Sentences
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The drugmaker launched its first branded ophthalmic product in the U.S. roughly a decade ago.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
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 ● Mar. 13, 2024
"The methyl isocyanate gas affected respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, ophthalmic, endocrine and reproductive systems, and it damaged human chromosomes."
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2023
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 ● May 12, 2023
A boracic and poppy-head lotion is the quickest cure for cold in the eyes, and is also useful in the ophthalmic condition.
From A Manual of Toy Dogs How to breed, rear, and feed them by Williams, Mrs. Leslie
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