ophthalmic

adjective

UK /ɒfˈθælmɪk/

US /ɑːfˈθælmɪk/

Ophthalmic means about the eyes.

The doctor gave her ophthalmic drops to help her itchy eyes.

SYNONYMS

ocular eye-related visual optic

RELATED WORDS

eye vision optometrist ophthalmologist eyedrop

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Used for treating eye problems.

The pharmacy sells ophthalmic ointments for sore eyes.

3. Relating to the branch of medicine that treats eyes.

She works in an ophthalmic hospital in the city.

4. Relating to the eye's structure or diseases.

The ophthalmic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.