concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: ophthalmology

health sciences
type: Concept
narrower: ophthalmology

ophthalmology
type: Concept
broader: surgical specialties
broader: health sciences
definition: Ophthalmology is the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, function, pathology, and treatment of the eye. It encompasses many subspecialties including: cornea and external disease, glaucoma, vitreoretinal diseases, oculoplastic surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, and ophthalmic pathology. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Ophthalmology]
narrower: orthoptics

orthoptics
type: Concept
broader: ophthalmology

surgical specialties
type: Concept
narrower: ophthalmology