Ophthalmia (Obsolete)

Ophthalmia is an outdated medical term for inflammation of the eye, especially the conjunctiva (see Conjunctivitis).

Ophthalmia can be caused by various reasons - infectious agents (bacteria, viruses), chemicals, allergens, etc. Symptoms of ophthalmia include redness of the eyes, swelling of the eyelids, discharge from the eyes, pain and stinging in the eyes.

Currently, the term “ophthalmia” is practically not used in medical practice; it has been replaced by more modern and precise terms - conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis, etc. However, this historical term has been preserved in some established phrases, such as “gonococcal ophthalmia”.

In ophthalmology, ophthalmia refers to diseases of the cornea associated with inflammation of its mucous membrane; this inflammation, in turn, is a consequence of the inflammatory process on its surface. The occurrence of ophthalmia is associated with the causative agent of various forms of ocular tuberculosis; in addition, they can be caused by inflammation of the cornea during gono

Ophthalmia (obsolete ophthalmopia) is an obsolete term used to describe inflammation of the eye, mainly the conjunctiva. This disease has many causes, including infectious, allergic and autoimmune factors. Ophthalmia should be distinguished from conjunctivitis, which is a broader term than ophthalmia