ophthalmological
Definition
Adjective: Relating to the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye.
Usage Examples
- (A medical facility specialising in eye care.)
- (Scientific study focused on eye diseases and treatments.)
- (Medical examinations related to the eye.)
Advanced Usage
"ophthalmological examination": a thorough medical check of the eyes, often including tests for vision, eye pressure, and retinal health.
- After the accident, he required an urgent ophthalmological examination to rule out retinal detachment. (A specialised eye assessment.)
"ophthalmological surgery": surgical procedures performed on the eye or its surrounding structures.
- Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a common ophthalmological surgery for correcting refractive errors. (Eye surgery to improve vision.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ophthalmology (noun): the branch of medicine dealing with the eye.
- He specialised in ophthalmology after medical school. (The field of eye medicine.)
- Ophthalmologist (noun): a medical doctor who specialises in eye care.
- The ophthalmologist diagnosed her with glaucoma. (An eye doctor.)
- Ophthalmic (adjective): relating to the eye; a less specific synonym.
- Ophthalmic drops are used to treat dry eyes. (Eye-related.)
Synonyms
- Ocular: relating to the eye (more general).
- Ocular health is important for overall well-being. (Eye health.)
- Optometric: relating to the measurement of vision and prescribing of glasses (a related but distinct field).
- Optometric exams focus on vision correction, not disease treatment. (Vision assessment.)
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms directly use "ophthalmological," as it is a technical medical term.)
Phrasal Verbs
- (No phrasal verbs are associated with this word, as it is an adjective.)