ophthalmology

American  

[of-thuhl-mol-uh-jee, -thuh-, -thal-, op-] / ˌɒf θəlˈmɒl ə dʒi, -θə-, -θæl-, ˌɒp- /

noun

1. the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye.

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ophthalmology British  

/ ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪ, ɒfˌθælməˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases

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ophthalmology Scientific  

/ ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jē,ŏp′- /

1. The scientific study of the eye, its diseases, and their treatment.

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ophthalmology Cultural  

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the eye.

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Other Word Forms

• ophthalmologic adjective
• ophthalmological adjective

Etymology

Origin of ophthalmology

First recorded in 1835–45; ophthalmo- + -logy

Example Sentences

"The free radical process is almost like an explosion or a fire," said Salomon, who is also professor of ophthalmology in the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine.

From Science Daily

She finally landed a steady job working at an ophthalmology practice as a technician and retinal photographer.

From MarketWatch

After several years of working in the ophthalmology office, McFadden was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and suffered from other health challenges, including struggling to walk, and she stopped working.

From MarketWatch

The 28-year-old ophthalmology technician from New York said he uses his grandmother as a Fast Pass through the airport.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Scottish government has put its focus on tackling backlogs in the health service and has allocated more than £100m towards specialities with the longest waits, such as orthopaedics and ophthalmology.

From BBC