Ophthalmology

/ˌɑːfθəlˈmɑːlədʒi/ or /ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒi/ noun

Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that studies and treats diseases of the eyes.

From Greek “ophthalmos” meaning “eye” and “-logia” meaning “study of.” It entered English through Late Latin and French as a technical medical term.

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