die Augenkrankheit
Translation
eye diseases, eye conditions
Examples
Der Arzt behandelt verschiedene Augenkrankheiten.
The doctor treats various eye diseases.
Glaukom ist eine ernste Augenkrankheit.
Glaucoma is a serious eye disease.
Grammar Patterns
to have/treat ((sth.)) to treat eye diseases The doctor treats eye diseases.
Similar Words
das Augenleiden (eye ailment)
Etymology
From 'Auge' (eye) + '-n-' (linking element) + 'Krankheit' (disease). Literally 'eye disease'.
Memory Tips
A very straightforward compound word: 'Augen' (eyes) + 'Krankheiten' (diseases). Simply combine the two.