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Glossary of Ophthalmic Terms
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oculist
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noun
  1. An ophthalmologist
  2. An optometrist
ophthalmic
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adjective
  1. (medicine) Of or pertaining to the eyes.
    ''Eyedrops are an ophthalmic solution.
ophthalmologist
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noun
  1. A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.
ophthalmology
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noun
  1. (medicine) The anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.
ophthalmoscope
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noun
  1. an instrument for examining the interior of the eye
optical
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adjective
  1. Of, or relating to sight; visual
    • Strabismus is an defect
    • Designed to assist or enhance sight
    • A microscope is an instrument
    • Of, or relating to optics
    • Refraction is an effect
    • Of, or relating to visible light
    • Optical telescopes don't work when it is cloudy
    • Incorporating light-sensitive devices
    • An switch opens the door automatically
optician
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noun
  1. A person who makes or sells lenses, spectacles etc.
optometrist
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noun
  1. a person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment
optometry
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noun
  1. The art and science of vision and eye care.
orthoscope
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noun
  1. An instrument for examining the interior of the eye
  2. An instrument for drawing projections of the skull
orthoscopic
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adjective
  1. Free from optical distortion

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