ophthalmology
Americannoun
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the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye.
noun
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the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases
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The scientific study of the eye, its diseases, and their treatment.
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The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the eye.
Other Word Forms
- ophthalmologic adjective
- ophthalmological adjective
Etymology
Origin of ophthalmology
First recorded in 1835–45; ophthalmo- + -logy
Example Sentences
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Erbium is used in various medical fields, including dentistry, dermatology and ophthalmology.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
She finally landed a steady job working at an ophthalmology practice as a technician and retinal photographer.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025
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 • Dec. 18, 2025
The research was co-led by José-Alain Sahel, MD, professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, with Frank Holz, MD, of the University of Bonn in Germany, serving as lead author.
From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025
Like Helmholtz, he developed into a scientist with many interests, though he was known early in his career for ophthalmology and for establishing the first eye hospital in the Netherlands in 1858.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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