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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Huberman Lab: Host Andrew Huberman, a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine, interviews various experts to offer advice on optimizing your health and fitness.
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024
McKesson also announced a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in PRISM Vision Holdings, a provider of ophthalmology and retina management services, for approximately $850 million.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
The specialties include gastroenterology, general surgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, urology, neurological surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Based on past billing, these changes were predicted to reduce ophthalmology income by almost 3% while increasing family medicine income by approximately 11%.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024
McKesson also announced a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in PRISM Vision Holdings, a provider of ophthalmology and retina management services, for approximately $850 million.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
The specialties include gastroenterology, general surgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, urology, neurological surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Based on past billing, these changes were predicted to reduce ophthalmology income by almost 3% while increasing family medicine income by approximately 11%.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Ophthalmology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ophthalmology. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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