Save. While an ophthalmologist and an optometrist both work in the eye health care field, there are distinct differences between the two professions. An ophthalmologist who specializes in a variety of eye disorders and conditions, while an optometrist generally checks eyes for the prescription of corrective lenses.
n something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings. âthe bony excrescence between its hornsâ. either prominence of the frontal bone above each orbit. prominence on the outer surface of the occipital bone. a part that bulges deeply.
phlegmonous abscess. Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. abscess. a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissue. Abscesses are usually caused by specific microorganisms that invade the tissues, often by way of small wounds or breaks in the skin. An abscess is a natural defense mechanism in which the body attempts to localize an infection and wall off the microorganisms so that they cannot spread throughout the body.