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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Specialists Surgery Center of Del Mar received a below average rating in ophthalmology.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
He was named professor of ophthalmology and director of corneal and cataract services.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2024
Scripps Mercy Ambulatory Surgery Center in Hillcrest received below average ratings in both ophthalmology and urology.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
Review the sources used below for this article: Roma Patel, associate professor of ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine
National Eye Institute.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2024
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
He was named professor of ophthalmology and director of corneal and cataract services.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2024
Scripps Mercy Ambulatory Surgery Center in Hillcrest received below average ratings in both ophthalmology and urology.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
Review the sources used below for this article: Roma Patel, associate professor of ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine
National Eye Institute.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ophthalmology
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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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