noun
- the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye
Usage: medical
Examples
- She decided to specialize in ophthalmology after medical school.
- The ophthalmology department at the hospital treats various eye conditions.
- Advances in ophthalmology have made cataract surgery much safer.
- He consulted a textbook on ophthalmology to understand retinal diseases.
- The conference focused on new developments in pediatric ophthalmology.
- Modern ophthalmology uses laser technology for many procedures.