What is opthalmic?

Ophthalmic refers to anything related to the eye or vision. It may refer to medications, devices, or procedures used to diagnose, treat, or manage eye conditions. Ophthalmic medications include eye drops, ointments, and gels used for the treatment of infections, allergies, and glaucoma. Devices used in ophthalmology include diagnostic equipment such as tonometers, ophthalmoscopes, and slit lamps. Procedures may include laser eye surgery, cataract surgery, and corneal transplant surgery. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders.