The term ‘ophthalmic’ specifically refers to anything that pertains to the eye. Ophthalmic devices are those devices that help in the diagnosis and treatment of any disorders with regard to a person’s eye. The term is derived from the medical science named ophthalmology which deals with the treatment of all diseases pertaining to the human eye. Medical practitioners specialized in this field are known as ophthalmologists and they are considered to be physicians as well as surgeons. Some of the sub-categories of ophthalmology include retinal ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology. Hydrophilic intraocular lenses, cataract kits and viscoelastic devices are some examples of ophthalmic devices. A large number of people in India suffer from a variety of eye-related diseases, which has led to rapid expansion in the market for ophthalmic devices. Hide this