Ophthalmic pathology
Ophthalmic Pathology
Ophthalmic pathology (pronounced: /ɒfˈθælmɪk pəˈθɒlədʒi/) is a specialized branch of pathology that deals with diseases and disorders related to the eye and its associated structures.
Etymology
The term "ophthalmic" is derived from the Greek words "ophthalmos" meaning "eye" and "pathos" meaning "suffering". The term "pathology" is derived from the Greek words "pathos" meaning "suffering" and "logia" meaning "study of". Thus, ophthalmic pathology refers to the study of diseases and disorders related to the eye.
Related Terms
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
- Pathology: The scientific study of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
- Histopathology: The study of changes in tissues caused by disease.
- Cytology: The branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
- Ocular Oncology: The branch of medicine dealing with tumors relating to the eye and its adnexa.
Overview
Ophthalmic pathology involves the diagnosis and characterization of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the eyes and its adnexa. This includes the eyelids, conjunctiva, cornea, sclera, uvea, retina, optic nerve, and orbit. Ophthalmic pathologists use tools such as gross examination, light microscopy, electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and molecular pathology to diagnose diseases and disorders of the eye.
Ophthalmic pathology is an important discipline in both clinical and research settings. Clinically, ophthalmic pathologists work closely with ophthalmologists to diagnose and manage patients with eye diseases. In research settings, ophthalmic pathologists study the pathogenesis of eye diseases and contribute to the development of new therapeutic strategies.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ophthalmic pathology
- Wikipedia's article - Ophthalmic pathology
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