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ophthalmologic

ophthalmologic

1 8.0
Relating to the study or treatment of eyes and eye diseases
  • adjective
  • /ˌɑfθəlməˈlɒdʒɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : oftalmológico
  • Papilledema was ruled out by an ophthalmologic examination.
  • ophthalmologic examination
  • ophthalmologic evaluation
  • ophthalmologic consultation

Examples

  • Diagnosis of orbital infections requires a thorough history and physical examination, including an ophthalmologic evaluation.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The ophthalmologic examination revealed that her vision had improved significantly.

  • In addition, ophthalmologic evaluation revealed no abnormalities.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Patients with preoperative ophthalmologic assessment, and with at least six months of follow-up, were included.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Jordan took Laurie deeper into the office complex, showing her several rooms devoted to special ophthalmologic testing.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Any worsening of the condition detected during the ophthalmologic examination calls for further intervention.

    Academic text (2002)
  • When orbital infection is suspected, ophthalmologic consultation and follow-up should be obtained immediately.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The diagnosis of Sjogren's disease should be based on specific serology, an ophthalmologic consultation, and a lower lip biopsy.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Ophthalmologic examination confirmed the epiphora and the abscess in the area of the right lacrimal sac.

    Academic text (2010)
  • Ophthalmologic examination demonstrated that all three children had strabismus, primary telecanthus, and bilateral coloboma iridis (figure).

    Academic text (2004)

Synonyms

ocular
vsophthalmologic
15 6.8

About the eyes and how you see

is specific to medical study and treatment of eye diseases
ophthalmic
vsophthalmologic
  • Specialized
1 7.8

About the eye or eye care

focuses on study diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases specifically
ophthalmological
vsophthalmologic
  • Specialized
1 8.2

Relating to the study and treatment of eye problems

is the variant form used interchangeably in medical contexts
ophthalmol.
vsophthalmologic
  • Specialized
8.5

Relating to medical care for the eye

is the full nonabbreviated adjective used in formal medical writing

How Eye-Related

ophthalmologic
  • Specialized
1 8.0
ophthalmic
  • Specialized
1 7.8
ocular
15 6.8
visual
492 3.3

Surface Forms

ophthalmologic positive

Morphology

ophthalmologic = ophthalmology (transparent) = ophthalm + log + ic

Formed from the noun 'ophthalmology' with the adjectival suffix '-ic', so the meaning 'relating to ophthalmology/eye medicine' is directly derived.

Etymology

The word ophthalmologic comes from an old Greek word ophthalmos meaning 'eye' and the ending -logy meaning 'study', as in biology. So, ophthalmologic describes the study or care of the eyes.