Ophthalmia \Oph*thal"mi*a\ ([o^]f*th[a^]l"m[i^]*[.a]), n. [F.
   ophthalmie, L. ophthalmia, fr. Gr. 'ofqalmi`a, fr. 'ofqalmo`s
   the eye, akin to E. optic. See Optic.] (Med.)
   An inflammation of the membranes or coats of the eye or of
   the eyeball.

   Syn: ophthalmitis.
        [1913 Webster]

	

	ophthalmia
     n : severe conjunctivitis [syn: ophthalmitis]

	

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