Ophthalmic — Oph*thal mic ([o^]f*th[a^]l m[i^]k; 277), a. [Gr. ofqalmiko s: cf. F. ophthalmique. See {Ophthalmia}.] (Anat.) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the eye; ocular; as the ophthalmic, or orbitonasal, nerve, a division of the trigeminal, which… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ophthalmic nerve — n the one of the three major branches or divisions of the trigeminal nerve that supply sensory fibers to the lacrimal gland, eyelids, ciliary muscle, nose, forehead, and adjoining parts called also ophthalmic, ophthalmic division compare… … Medical dictionary
Ophthalmic artery — Artery: Ophthalmic artery The ophthalmic artery and its branches … Wikipedia
Ophthalmic — Pertaining to the eye. An ophthalmic ointment is designed for the eye. * * * Relating to the eye. SYN: ocular (1). [G. ophthalmikos] * * * oph·thal·mic mik adj 1) of, relating to, or situated near the eye 2) supplying or draining the eye or… … Medical dictionary
ophthalmic — adjective Date: circa 1741 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 > … New Collegiate Dictionary
ophthalmic nerve — the smallest of the three branches of the trigeminal nerve. It supplies sensory fibres to the eyeball, conjunctiva, and lacrimal gland, to a small region of the nasal mucous membrane, and to the skin of the nose, brows, and scalp … The new mediacal dictionary
Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital, Chennai — Referred as the Egmore Eye Hospital , the [http://www.riogohchennai.ac.in/ Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital] [http://www.riogohchennai.ac.in] , Chennai, is the Oldest Eye Hospital in the Indian subcontinent… … Wikipedia
Eye care in the Western Region (Ghana) — The Western Region of Ghana is in the South Western part of the country. The capital of the region in Sekondi Takoradi. Coordinates: 5°30′N 2°30′W / 5.5 … Wikipedia
Artery — A vessel that carries blood that is high in oxygen content away from the heart to the farthest reaches of the body. Since blood in arteries is usually full of oxygen, the hemoglobin in the red blood cells is oxygenated. The resultant form of… … Medical dictionary
Vein — A blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen content from the body back to the heart. The deoxygenated form of hemoglobin (deoxyhemoglobin) in venous blood makes it appear dark. Veins are part of the afferent wing of the circulatory system… … Medical dictionary
