Ophthalmitis (Noun)
Meaning
Severe conjunctivitis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A severe case of purulent conjunctivitis complicated by ophthalmitis required immediate medical attention.
- The eye infection worsened over time, eventually leading to ophthalmitis and potentially permanent vision damage.
- Untreated conjunctivitis in newborns can lead to a serious condition called ophthalmitis neonatorum.
- Purulent discharge and vision loss were symptoms of ophthalmitis, a severe complication of conjunctivitis in this patient.
- Ophthalmitis, an inflammatory condition of the eye, was a complication of severe conjunctivitis caused by a bacteria.