ophthalmologist Definition
a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders.
Using ophthalmologist: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ophthalmologist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I have an appointment with the ophthalmologist next week.
Example
The ophthalmologist prescribed new glasses for me.
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The ophthalmologist performed a successful surgery on my eye.
ophthalmologist Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for ophthalmologist
- optometrist
- oculist
- eye doctor
Phrases with ophthalmologist
an ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders in children
Example
The pediatric ophthalmologist recommended eye exercises for my child.
an ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the retina
Example
The retina specialist diagnosed my father's macular degeneration.
an ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea transplant surgeries
Example
The cornea transplant surgeon successfully replaced the damaged cornea with a healthy one.
Origins of ophthalmologist
from Greek 'ophthalmos', meaning 'eye', and 'logos', meaning 'study'
Summary: ophthalmologist in Brief
An 'ophthalmologist' [ˌɑːfθælˈmɑːlədʒɪst] is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders. They are also known as 'eye doctors,' 'optometrists,' or 'oculists.' Ophthalmologists can specialize in areas such as pediatric ophthalmology, retina, and cornea transplant surgeries.
