Survey of Ophthalmology
Survey of Ophthalmology
Survey of Ophthalmology (pronunciation: suhr-vey of of-thal-mol-uh-jee) is a comprehensive review of the broad field of Ophthalmology, the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye.
Etymology
The term 'Survey of Ophthalmology' is derived from the English word 'survey', meaning a general view, examination, or description of someone or something, and 'Ophthalmology', which is derived from the Greek words 'ophthalmos' meaning 'eye' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'.
Related Terms
- Ophthalmologist: A specialist in ophthalmology.
- Optometry: The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.
- Optometrist: A person who practices optometry.
- Ocular: Of or connected with the eyes or vision.
- Retina: A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells that are sensitive to light and that trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.
- Cornea: The transparent layer forming the front of the eye.
- Glaucoma: A condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight.
- Cataract: A medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Survey of Ophthalmology
- Wikipedia's article - Survey of Ophthalmology
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