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ophthalmologist

[ˌɑːfθælˈmɑːlədʒɪst]

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.

  • Example

    The ophthalmologist performed a successful surgery on my eye.

ophthalmologist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ophthalmologist

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'

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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.