Clinical Ophthalmology (journal)
Clinical Ophthalmology (journal)
Clinical Ophthalmology (klin-i-kəl, äf-thəl-mä-lə-jē) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the field of ophthalmology. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye diseases and visual disorders.
Etymology
The term "Clinical Ophthalmology" is derived from two Greek words. "Clinical" comes from the Greek word "klinikos", which means "bed", referring to the treatment of patients. "Ophthalmology" comes from the Greek words "ophthalmos" which means "eye" and "logia" which means "study of". Thus, Clinical Ophthalmology refers to the study and treatment of eye diseases.
Scope
The scope of Clinical Ophthalmology includes, but is not limited to, cornea and external disease, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, retina and vitreous, pediatric ophthalmology, ocular oncology, ophthalmic pathology, refractive surgery, and ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Related Terms
- Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care.
- Optometrist: A healthcare professional who provides primary vision care.
- Optician: A technician trained to design, verify and fit eyeglass lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to correct eyesight.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clinical Ophthalmology (journal)
- Wikipedia's article - Clinical Ophthalmology (journal)
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