ophthalmic
adjective
oph·thal·mic
äf-ˈthal-mik 
äp-
1
: of, relating to, or situated near the eye
2
: supplying or draining the eye or structures in the region of the eye
ophthalmic artery
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Key Background These eye ointments are ophthalmic drug products—medications that are meant to be sterile and used on the eyes.
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Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Among the notable points from the regulator was this stark pronouncement: No one should ever use any homeopathic ophthalmic products, and every single such product should be pulled off the market.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2023
That included ophthalmic lasers and a pediatric retinal camera used in the treatment of optic nerve disorders and eye tumors in children, according to Mutmainah, head of the eye health center at RSCM Kirana, who like many Indonesians goes by one name.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Topical ophthalmic prescriptions in this category include Lumigan (bimatoprost), and Xalatan (latanoprost), which are eye drops used to treat glaucoma.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2023
Eye drops and ophthalmic products are required to be sterile, and thus the FDA has mandated that anyone using the above brands should discontinue use immediately.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 2023
Nonetheless, thimerosal is no longer used in childhood vaccines, but is still used as a preservative in other types of vaccines and medicines, such as ophthalmic solutions.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2023
In addition to the standard risks associated with surgery and anesthesia, these ophthalmic surgeries have certain potential complications.
—Dagny Zhu, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2023
One of the most common topical antibiotics is erythromycin ophthalmic ointment.
—Susan Brickell, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Among the notable points from the regulator was this stark pronouncement: No one should ever use any homeopathic ophthalmic products, and every single such product should be pulled off the market.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2023
That included ophthalmic lasers and a pediatric retinal camera used in the treatment of optic nerve disorders and eye tumors in children, according to Mutmainah, head of the eye health center at RSCM Kirana, who like many Indonesians goes by one name.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Topical ophthalmic prescriptions in this category include Lumigan (bimatoprost), and Xalatan (latanoprost), which are eye drops used to treat glaucoma.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2023
Eye drops and ophthalmic products are required to be sterile, and thus the FDA has mandated that anyone using the above brands should discontinue use immediately.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 2023
Nonetheless, thimerosal is no longer used in childhood vaccines, but is still used as a preservative in other types of vaccines and medicines, such as ophthalmic solutions.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2023
In addition to the standard risks associated with surgery and anesthesia, these ophthalmic surgeries have certain potential complications.
—Dagny Zhu, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2023
One of the most common topical antibiotics is erythromycin ophthalmic ointment.
—Susan Brickell, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
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“Ophthalmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ophthalmic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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ophthalmic
1 of 2 adjective
oph·thal·mic
-mik
1
: of, relating to, or situated near the eye
2
: supplying or draining the eye or structures in the region of the eye
ophthalmic
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