as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist
Located in Oklahoma City near the OU Health Sciences Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute also conducts vision research and trains future ophthalmologists through its residency and fellowship programs.
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Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
In his 1971 book, Sight Restoration After Long-Term Blindness, ophthalmologist Alberto Valvo provides one such example of a man who was blind for 34 years following a case of corneal ulcers at the age of eight months.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
The ophthalmologist reiterated that the disease is not frequently seen in patients under 50, and signs often go undetected in patients over 60.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Those include a neuro-ophthalmologist who monitors Nicholson’s two-thirds vision loss resulting from the brain surgery.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
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Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
In his 1971 book, Sight Restoration After Long-Term Blindness, ophthalmologist Alberto Valvo provides one such example of a man who was blind for 34 years following a case of corneal ulcers at the age of eight months.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
The ophthalmologist reiterated that the disease is not frequently seen in patients under 50, and signs often go undetected in patients over 60.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Those include a neuro-ophthalmologist who monitors Nicholson’s two-thirds vision loss resulting from the brain surgery.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
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Top Picks Best Smith Helmets Smith Optics was founded by an entrepreneurial optometrist who spent most of his free time skiing.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Menopause can cause blurry vision and dry and tired eyes, says Charissa Lee, an optometrist who heads professional affairs for vision for Johnson & Johnson.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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At four months old, doctors diagnosed him with a large ventricular septal defect (VSD) between the left and right ventricles in his heart, as well as pulmonary hypertension.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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After Fowler was taken to the hospital, doctors found antifreeze in his system — causing significant damage to his internal organs.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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When the test showed microscopic blood loss, his physician recommended a colonoscopy.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Florida nonprofit Veterans Cannabis Care addresses this directly, absorbing 100% of both physician and state certification fees for qualifying veterans.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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She was supposed to see a neurologist after a hospital stay, but the home couldn’t find one for her.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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My neurologist ordered MRIs and neuropsychological testing, which showed cognitive decline.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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An adolescent with severe menstrual pain and vomiting may first present to a pediatrician.—
Sarah Berg,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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The diocese mentioned that a local pediatrician in Ave Maria was offering MMR vaccination through extended hours at her office and local house visits.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bleeding through a tampon or pad in less than 1 hour, passing large clots, or requiring blood transfusions should prompt discussion with your gynecologist or primary care physician, ACOG advises.—
Dr. Chidimma J. Acholonu,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, my primary care doctor and gynecologist suggested my symptoms — brain fog, fatigue and cognitive changes — were caused by menopause.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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According to the dermatologist, using expired sunscreen can leave your skin vulnerable to sun damage and increase your risk of irritation or infection if the bottle has been contaminated.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is the life of a Black dermatologist.—
Kaleigh Fasanella,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2026
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Michael Rose is an internist and pediatrician at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine investigating ways to improve HIV treatment and prevention.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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There are important cultural differences between an internist struggling to treat patients in a private-equity conglomerate and a John Deere machinist on strike because of layoffs.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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