ophthalmic
adjective
oph·thal·mic
äf-ˈthal-mik 
äp-
1
: of, relating to, or situated near the eye
2
: supplying or draining the eye or structures in the region of the eye
ophthalmic artery
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Eye Centers of Tennessee is a provider of ophthalmic, optometric and opticianry services, with locations throughout middle and eastern Tennessee.
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In fact, it was pioneered more than 60 years ago in Italy by ophthalmic surgeon Benedetto Strampelli.
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The 43-year-old ophthalmic surgeon and director of the Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles vividly remembers how the blaze swept toward her house in Altadena, Calif., in January.
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In some cases, it is hypothesized that rapid correction of hyperglycemia induced by these drugs, rather than a toxic effect of the drugs, could be associated with the ophthalmic complications reported.
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Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
In fact, it was pioneered more than 60 years ago in Italy by ophthalmic surgeon Benedetto Strampelli.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
The 43-year-old ophthalmic surgeon and director of the Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles vividly remembers how the blaze swept toward her house in Altadena, Calif., in January.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
In some cases, it is hypothesized that rapid correction of hyperglycemia induced by these drugs, rather than a toxic effect of the drugs, could be associated with the ophthalmic complications reported.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Ophthalmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ophthalmic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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ophthalmic
1 of 2 adjective
oph·thal·mic
-mik
1
: of, relating to, or situated near the eye
2
: supplying or draining the eye or structures in the region of the eye
ophthalmic
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