ophthalmic vs optic

ophthalmic

adj
  • Of or pertaining to the eyes. 

  • Visionary, looking to the future. 

optic

adj
  • Of, or relating to the eye or to vision. 

  • Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments. 

noun
  • A lens or other part of an optical instrument that interacts with light. 

  • A measuring device with a small window, attached to an upside-down bottle, used to dispense alcoholic drinks in a bar. 

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