ophthalmia
/ɑfˈθælmiə/
noun
- Severe inflammation or infection of the eye, especially of the conjunctiva or the eyeball.
- Poor hygiene in the nursery led to an outbreak of ophthalmia.
- Ophthalmia can cause redness, pain, and discharge from the eye.
- The child was diagnosed with ophthalmia and given antibiotic drops.
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