Ophthalmia
/ɑpˈθælmiə/
"Ophthalmia" in a Sentence (1 examples)
Dr. Buck reports that the Swabians also believe in the efficacy of fasting spittle for sore eyes; and our never-failing Pliny records the Roman belief that ophthalmia may be cured by anointing the eyes every morning with fasting spittle.