ophthalmic
Concerning the eye
Ophthalmic means relating to the eye or its diseases: ophthalmic surgery, ophthalmic examination.
The term appears in medical and technical contexts—an ophthalmic surgeon specializes in eye operations, ophthalmic solutions are formulated for use in the eyes.
The word is more formal than simply saying "eye" as an adjective.
Eye's clear outer dome
- retinaLight-sensing tissue layer
- irisEye's pigmented disc
- pupilLearner or eye opening
- scleraEyeball's outer membrane
conjunctiva · macula · vitreous · lens · uvea · orbit · lacrimal · aqueous
Pressure damages optic nerve
- cataractClouded eye lens
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- myopiaBlurry distance vision
- hyperopiaDifficulty seeing nearby objects
presbyopia · conjunctivitis · keratitis · blepharitis · strabismus · amblyopia · retinopathy · uveitis
Corrective eyewear or tumblers
- spectaclesCorrective eyewear worn daily
- lensesCurved transparent refractors
- framesRigid enclosing structures
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
bifocals · trifocals · progressives · anti-reflective · polarized · photochromic · fitting · diopter
Corneal vision correction
- vitrectomyRemoval of ocular gel
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- PRKLaser vision correction procedure
- enucleationComplete surgical excision
Topical ophthalmic solution
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- lubricantsFriction-reducing substances
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- antiviralsMedicines that inhibit viruses
antifungals · corticosteroids · anti-inflammatory · beta-blockers · antihistamines · vasoconstrictors · anesthetics · gel
Eye movement nerve
- infraorbitalBelow the eye socket
- afferentConveying toward central point
- efferentConveying outward from center
cornea
Eye's clear outer dome
sclera · conjunctiva · macula · vitreous · lens · uvea · orbit · lacrimal · aqueous · eyelid
glaucoma
Pressure damages optic nerve
- cataractClouded eye lens
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- myopiaBlurry distance vision
hyperopia · presbyopia · conjunctivitis · keratitis · blepharitis · strabismus · amblyopia · retinopathy · uveitis · ptosis
glasses
Corrective eyewear or tumblers
- spectaclesCorrective eyewear worn daily
- lensesCurved transparent refractors
- framesRigid enclosing structures
prescription · bifocals · trifocals · progressives · anti-reflective · polarized · photochromic · fitting · diopter · corrective
LASIK
Corneal vision correction
- vitrectomyRemoval of ocular gel
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- PRKLaser vision correction procedure
eyedrops
Topical ophthalmic solution
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- lubricantsFriction-reducing substances
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
antivirals · antifungals · corticosteroids · anti-inflammatory · beta-blockers · antihistamines · vasoconstrictors · anesthetics · gel · preservative-free
oculomotor
Eye movement nerve
- infraorbitalBelow the eye socket
- afferentConveying toward central point
- efferentConveying outward from center
perimeter
Shape's outer edge length
- medical adjectivessurgical, cardiac, orthopedic, malignant, respiratory
- arteriesaorta, carotid artery, coronary artery, coronary, femoral artery
- Drug Traitsaddictive, potent, toxic, sedative, narcotic