noun
- inflammation of the eye, especially the conjunctiva
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with ophthalmia after examining the red, swollen eyes.
- Ophthalmia can be caused by bacterial or viral infections.
- The newborn developed ophthalmia neonatorum shortly after birth.
- Ancient texts describe treatments for ophthalmia using herbal remedies.
- The epidemic of ophthalmia spread quickly through the crowded refugee camp.
- Proper hygiene can help prevent ophthalmia in contact lens wearers.