ophthalmic
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of ophthalmic
1595–1605; < Latin ophthalmicus < Greek ophthalmikós, equivalent to ophthalm ( ós ) eye + -ikos -ic
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“We will continue to review data, including any data regarding ophthalmic issues,” a Lilly spokesperson said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Eli Lilly said patient safety is the company’s top priority, and they will “continue to review data, including any data regarding ophthalmic issues.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
The health board confirmed that the ventilators were in a storage container and could not be used, although said that the ophthalmic equipment requested is being considered for clinical use.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
The drugmaker launched its first branded ophthalmic product in the U.S. roughly a decade ago.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
The subject of Squint is so interesting that we venture to think an English rendering of this exhaustive monograph will be acceptable to many ophthalmic surgeons and students.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
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