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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The intrigue: The university hospital ranked nationally in two specialties: No. 10 in ophthalmology and No. 27 in rehabilitation.
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Surgery to correct cherry eye can be relatively simple for an experienced veterinary surgeon, but some circumstances can be more challenging and require the skill of a vet trained in ophthalmology.
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In severe cases of blepharospasms that do not respond to the injections or for people who are afraid of needles, deep brain stimulation implantation may be considered, said Andrew Carey, associate professor of ophthalmology and neurology at Johns Hopkins University.
—Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
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Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
The intrigue: The university hospital ranked nationally in two specialties: No. 10 in ophthalmology and No. 27 in rehabilitation.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 31 July 2024
Surgery to correct cherry eye can be relatively simple for an experienced veterinary surgeon, but some circumstances can be more challenging and require the skill of a vet trained in ophthalmology.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 July 2024
In severe cases of blepharospasms that do not respond to the injections or for people who are afraid of needles, deep brain stimulation implantation may be considered, said Andrew Carey, associate professor of ophthalmology and neurology at Johns Hopkins University.
—Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
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“Ophthalmology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ophthalmology. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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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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