Spanish word

oftalmología

Pronunciation

IPA/oftalmoloˈxia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounophthalmology

Example

Tengo una cita en oftalmología.

I have an appointment in ophthalmology.

Illustration for oftalmología (ophthalmology)

More examples

Fui a la consulta de oftalmología por molestias en los ojos.

I went to the ophthalmology appointment because of discomfort in my eyes.

Core concept

Clinic door sign reading 'Oftalmología'.

Common phrases

  • consulta de oftalmología

    ophthalmology appointment

  • clínica de oftalmología

    eye clinic

Similar words

oftalmólogo: Physician specializing in diagnosing and surgically treating eye conditions.
oculista: Practitioner who measures vision and makes or fits eyeglasses.
optometría: Profession centered on performing eye exams and prescribing corrective lenses.

Definition in Spanish

Especialidad médica que estudia y trata las enfermedades del ojo y los problemas de la visión.

Word origin

The word derives from Greek ophthalmos 'eye' and -logía 'study' and comes into Spanish through medical Latin as oftalmología to name the medical specialty for the eye.

Usage tips

  • When talking about visiting the doctor, speakers usually say 'Voy al oftalmólogo' or 'Tengo cita con el oftalmólogo' rather than 'Voy a la oftalmología'.

Related words

  • oftalmólogoeye doctornoun
  • oftalmológicoophthalmicadjective

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