noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
ophthalmology; eye clinic
Refers to the medical specialty or the department/clinic itself. Often used with の to modify another noun.
I had an eye exam at the ophthalmology department.
He is studying to become an ophthalmologist.
My vision was blurry, so I went to the eye clinic.
I had my eyesight tested at the eye clinic.
My child's eyes were itchy, so we saw an ophthalmologist.
I recommend visiting an eye clinic as soon as possible.