Collyrium
Collyrium
Collyrium (pronunciation: /kɒˈlɪriəm/), from the Greek word κολλύριον (kollýrion), is a term used in medicine to refer to a topical medication prepared for application to the eyes. Collyrium is often in the form of an eye wash or eye drops, used to treat or prevent eye diseases.
Etymology
The term "collyrium" originates from the Greek word κολλύριον (kollýrion), which was a type of eye salve or lotion. The word was later adopted into Latin as "collyrium", and then into English.
Usage
Collyrium is used in the treatment of various eye conditions, such as conjunctivitis, glaucoma, and dry eye syndrome. It can also be used for general eye care, such as cleaning or soothing irritated eyes.
Related Terms
- Eye drops: A type of collyrium that is dropped into the eyes to treat or prevent eye diseases.
- Eye wash: A solution used to clean, refresh, or soothe the eyes, often used as a type of collyrium.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
- Optometry: The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Collyrium
- Wikipedia's article - Collyrium
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