ophthalmology
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gy
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmä-lə-jē 
ˌäp-,
-ˌthal-
: a branch of medical science dealing with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye
ophthalmologic
adjective
or ophthalmological
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Holly Burns, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Holly Burns, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Goldman Sachs initiates Glaukos as buy Goldman said in its initiation of Glaukos that the ophthalmology company is well positioned.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
In fact, two of the most successful examples to date come from entirely different disease areas—hematology and ophthalmology—demonstrating the platform’s core versatility.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Additionally, outpatient surgeries and procedures in ophthalmology, gynecology, endoscopy, orthopedics and podiatry will no longer be available at Mayo Clinic’s hospital and clinic in Albert Lea.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Ophthalmology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ophthalmology. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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ophthalmology
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gy
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jē
ˌäp-,
-ˌthal-
: a branch of medical science dealing with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye
Medical Definition
ophthalmology
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gy
-ˈmäl-ə-jē
plural ophthalmologies
: a branch of medical science dealing with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye
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