as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist
Nonetheless, Draime told that her daughter, Miley, was referred to a specialist at the ophthalmologist in December.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Aside from being a beauty, Henry is an ophthalmologist by profession and also the founder of the See Me Foundation, a charity that helps people with visual challenges across Jamaica.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
To help with medical costs as the family has juggled visits to specialists, including neurosurgeons, endocrinologists and ophthalmologists, Sargent launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $5,000.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Aside from being a beauty, Henry is an ophthalmologist by profession and also the founder of the See Me Foundation, a charity that helps people with visual challenges across Jamaica.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
To help with medical costs as the family has juggled visits to specialists, including neurosurgeons, endocrinologists and ophthalmologists, Sargent launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $5,000.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
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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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The company analyzed prices of five key health care components — average cost of a doctor, dentist and optometrist visit, plus price of ibuprofen and insulin glargine — in 100 of the largest cities.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the physical health risks, doctors and lawyers warn the societal shame around menstruation has a corrosive impact on women’s mental wellbeing and sense of self.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Apollon was rushed to Lawnwood Hospital, where doctors performed an emergency C-section.—
Jamilka Gibson,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Barrett and Chris Fusco After Bri initiated their breakup, Chris went forward with his connection with Jessica, an infectious diseases physician who opened up about her hospital job being a major factor in her divorce.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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For a piece in this week’s issue, Dhruv Khullar, a practicing physician and a New Yorker contributing writer covering health care, investigated whether the drug can deliver on that promise.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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One day in 1989, Smith’s graduate student Steve Finkbeiner (now a neurologist at the nonprofit Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco) was using the microscope to explore the potentially toxic effects of the neurotransmitter glutamate, the molecule most neurons in the brain use to communicate.—
Ingrid Wickelgren,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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As Poppy's symptoms progressed, a neurologist referred the family for further testing.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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In June, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidance to recommend that pediatricians order exome or genome sequencing as the first-line test for patients with global developmental delays or intellectual disabilities.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to an old study by Dennis Ownby, MD, a pediatrician and former head of the allergy and immunology department of the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, having multiple pets actually decreases a child's risk of developing certain allergies.—
Bill Strickland,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
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Caught between abandonment and deportation Trained as a gynecologist, Seema worked at a private clinic in Afghanistan.—
Mehr Mumtaz,
The Conversation,
29 Jan. 2026
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Two Burt’s Bees veterans and a gynecologist are looking to crack the code of menopausal beauty.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In certain cases, your dermatologist may prescribe low-dose oral minoxidil or dutasteride.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Flow Space spoke with a dermatologist and trichologist about how to manage common winter hair and scalp issues.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
29 Jan. 2026
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The surgery was an in-patient procedure because my internist said that was safer for someone over 60.—
Patricia Tortolani,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her Washington internist recommended this place ...—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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