眼科
Meanings
1
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.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が眼科に行くto go to the eye clinic/ophthalmologist
My vision was blurry, so I went to the eye clinic.
- 眼科で〈物〉を検査するto have something examined at the eye clinic
I had my eyesight tested at the eye clinic.
- 眼科にかかるto see an ophthalmologist (consult the eye clinic)
My child's eyes were itchy, so we saw an ophthalmologist.
- 眼科を受診するto visit/consult an eye clinic (formal)
I recommend visiting an eye clinic as soon as possible.