ophthalmology
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gy
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmä-lə-jē 
ˌäp-,
-ˌthal-
: a branch of medical science dealing with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye
ophthalmologic
adjective
or ophthalmological
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California Their work in peril, UCLA researchers decry Trump administration funding cuts at protest
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A favorite professor, who specialized in eye infection and inflammation, steered her into ophthalmology and helped Acharya find her life’s passion.
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This comprehensive ranking will spotlight the nation's most respected doctors across various specialties including ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management and more.
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Tavakoli’s experience spans from private practice and ophthalmology clinics to community health centers and veteran care.
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Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
California Their work in peril, UCLA researchers decry Trump administration funding cuts at protest
April 9, 2025
A favorite professor, who specialized in eye infection and inflammation, steered her into ophthalmology and helped Acharya find her life’s passion.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This comprehensive ranking will spotlight the nation's most respected doctors across various specialties including ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management and more.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Tavakoli’s experience spans from private practice and ophthalmology clinics to community health centers and veteran care.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Ophthalmology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ophthalmology. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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ophthalmology
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gy
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jē
ˌäp-,
-ˌthal-
: a branch of medical science dealing with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye
Medical Definition
ophthalmology
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gy
-ˈmäl-ə-jē
plural ophthalmologies
: a branch of medical science dealing with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye
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