(ŏf′thəl-mŏl′ə-jē, -thăl-, ŏp′-) The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the eye.

What does ophthalmic mean in medical terms?

Definition of ophthalmic 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.

Is an optometrist a real doctor?

Optometrists are healthcare professionals who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision changes. An optometrist is not a medical doctor.