ophthalmitis
/ˌɑf.θælˈmaɪ.tɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of the eye, often caused by infection or injury.
- If left untreated, ophthalmitis may lead to permanent vision loss.
- Ophthalmitis can cause redness, pain, and blurred vision.
- The doctor treated the patient's ophthalmitis with antibiotic eye drops.