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The science which treats of the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye.

An instrument devised by Helmholtz for measuring the size of a reflected image on the convex surface of the cornea and lens of the eye, by which their curvature can be ascertained.

An instrument for viewing the interior of the eye, particularly the retina. Light is thrown into the eye by a mirror (usually concave) and the interior is then examined with or without the aid of a lens. -- Oph*thal`mo*scop"ic, a.

Examination of the eye with the ophthalmoscope.

Same as Ophthalmia.

ported on movable stalks. It includes the crabs, lobsters, and prawns. Called also Podophthalmata, and Decapoda.

Of or pertaining to the Podophthalmia.

The eyestalk of a crustacean.

See Shawm. [Obs.] Knolles.

The Discophora, or Phanerocarpæ. Called also Steganophthalmia.

An abnormal dryness of the eyeball produced usually by long- continued inflammation and subsequent atrophy of the conjunctiva.

Xerophthalmia.

Admitting of argument. [R.] Chalmers.

At Oxford, England, a member of a hall, distinguished from a collegian. Chalmers.

and, prominence of the eyeballs, and inordinate action of the heart; -- called also exophthalmic goiter. Flint.

mpanied with a desire to promote their happiness. The wakeful benevolence of the gospel. Chalmers.

ting the condition of the brain by examination of the interior of the eye (as with an ophthalmoscope). Buck.

An american bird (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) of the Finch family, so called from its note; -- called also towhee bunting and ground robin.

To sprout, as seed in the ground; to vegetate. Chalmers.

One who holds a benefice in commendam; a commendatary. Chalmers.