Ophthalmia (Noun)
Meaning
Severe conjunctivitis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The severe conjunctivitis, also known as ophthalmia, had caused his eyes to swell and become extremely painful.
- Untreated ophthalmia can lead to serious complications, including vision loss or even blindness.
- After contracting the highly contagious ophthalmia, the entire family had to be treated with antibiotic ointment.
- Symptoms of ophthalmia include excessive tearing, redness, and a discharge that can cause the eyelids to stick together.
- The veterinarian diagnosed the cat with feline ophthalmia, a severe conjunctivitis caused by a bacterial infection.