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ophthalmic

[ of-thal-mik, op- ]

/ ɒfˈθæl mɪk, ɒp- /

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adjective

of or relating to the eye; ocular.

Origin of ophthalmic

1595–1605; < Latin ophthalmicus < Greek ophthalmikós, equivalent to ophthalm(ós) eye + -ikos -ic

Words nearby ophthalmic

ophthalm-, ophthalm., ophthalmalgia, ophthalmia, ophthalmia neonatorum, ophthalmic, ophthalmic artery, ophthalmic nerve, ophthalmic optician, ophthalmic solution, ophthalmitis

Example sentences from the Web for ophthalmic

Zahau quit her job as an ophthalmic technician last December to spend more time with Shacknai and his family.

Mogul Mansion Mystery’s Sad Ending |Christine Pelisek |September 2, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
But it is not at all certain that the Hawaiians looked upon this ophthalmic redness as repulsive or disgraceful.

Unwritten Literature of Hawaii |Nathaniel Bright Emerson
We have many allusions to the use of handled needles in ophthalmic work.

Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times |John Stewart Milne
The front branch of the two is the ophthalmic branch of the adult, and the hind branch the inferior maxillary branch.

The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 |Francis Maitland Balfour

Each student must have her eyes thoroughly examined by a doctor selected at the Ophthalmic Dispensary.

The Making of a Trade School |Mary Schenck Woolman
Vote of thanks to him from resident staff of Ophthalmic Hospital.

Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 100, April 18, 1891 |Various

British Dictionary definitions for ophthalmic

ophthalmic

/ (ɒfˈθælmɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to the eye

Medical definitions for ophthalmic

ophthalmic

[ ŏf-thăl′mĭk, ŏp- ]

adj.

Of or relating to the eye; ocular.

Cultural definitions for ophthalmic

ophthalmic

[ (of-thal-mik, op-thal-mik) ]

A descriptive term for the eye.