Definition

This is a field of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of the eye and its diseases.

Example

She decided to specialize in ophthalmology to help people with vision problems.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about studying ophthalmology?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

I read that it's all about the health of our eyes and vision.

Yeah, that makes sense. We should take better care of our eyes!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ophthalmology → It is formed from "ophthalmos" (from Greek, meaning eye) and "-logia" (from Greek, meaning study of). The word refers to the study of the eye and its diseases.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ophthalmos' as relating to the 'eye' and '-logia' as the 'study of' — this helps you remember that ophthalmology is the study of the eye.

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