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ophthalmology — the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːfθælˈmɑːlədʒi/

Example Sentences

  • After years of studying ophthalmology, Dr. Kim could spot eye problems faster than a hawk spots a mouse.
  • The ophthalmology clinic was so advanced that patients joked they could see into the future after treatment.
  • Modern ophthalmology has made tremendous advances in treating various eye conditions.

ophthalmology

NOUN

[/ˌɑːfθælˈmɑːlədʒi/]

the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye

an ophthalmologist wearing a white coat carefully examines a patient's eye using a specialized ophthalmoscope instrument. The doctor holds the device close to the patient's face while looking through the eyepiece to inspect the retina. The patient sits still in the examination chair as bright light from the instrument illuminates their eye. The doctor's focused expression shows concentration as they diagnose potential eye disorders. Medical equipment and eye charts fill the background of the examination room. A nurse assists by taking notes on the patient's eye health condition. the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye
💡 Concept

an ophthalmologist wearing a white coat carefully examines a patient's eye using a specialized ophthalmoscope instrument. The doctor holds the device close to the patient's face while looking through the eyepiece to inspect the retina. The patient sits still in the examination chair as bright light from the instrument illuminates their eye. The doctor's focused expression shows concentration as they diagnose potential eye disorders. Medical equipment and eye charts fill the background of the examination room. A nurse assists by taking notes on the patient's eye health condition. the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye

From geology to biology, ophthalmology finds the key!
🎵 Rhyme

From geology to biology, ophthalmology finds the key!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɑːfθælˈmɑːlədʒi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒi/

🌳Etymology

Rootophthalm
Suffix--ology

🎵Rhyme

geologybiologypsychology
geology
biology
psychology

🔗Collocations

ophthalmology department
pediatric ophthalmology
ophthalmology residency
clinical ophthalmology
ophthalmology practice
modern ophthalmology

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“After years of studying ophthalmology, Dr. Kim could spot eye problems faster than a hawk spots a mouse.”

😄 Fun example

“The ophthalmology clinic was so advanced that patients joked they could see into the future after treatment.”

“Modern ophthalmology has made tremendous advances in treating various eye conditions.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

eye medicineocular medicineeye care

Related

optometryophthalmologistretinacorneaglaucoma

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