as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist, a doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating eye conditions, will perform the surgery.
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 30 May 2025
In March, Darville told the Nassau Guardian newspaper that two ophthalmologists, one retina specialist, one cataract specialist and one optometrist from Cuba are in the country.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
For five months in 2017, farmworker Alka Kamble experienced blurred vision in one of her eyes but didn’t consult an ophthalmologist.
—Sanket Jain, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
An ophthalmologist is an eye doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye conditions.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 May 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 30 May 2025
In March, Darville told the Nassau Guardian newspaper that two ophthalmologists, one retina specialist, one cataract specialist and one optometrist from Cuba are in the country.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
For five months in 2017, farmworker Alka Kamble experienced blurred vision in one of her eyes but didn’t consult an ophthalmologist.
—Sanket Jain, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
An ophthalmologist is an eye doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye conditions.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
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Both optometrists and ophthalmologists can perform eye exams and prescribe corrective lenses.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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In a recent interview on The Dry Eye Podcast, Dr. Selina McGee, an optometrist at Bespoke Vision in Edmond, Oklahoma, about the FDA’s approval of a promising new treatment and why dry eye care is finally having its moment.—
Julie Loffredi,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Sharp pain in your eye that persists, worsens, or accompanies other symptoms should be evaluated by an eye doctor or other healthcare provider to determine the cause and proper treatment.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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Her husband even made a doctor's appointment, convinced something was terribly wrong.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sono Bello allows physicians who have completed formal residencies in more than half a dozen types of surgery to apply for its fellowship.—
Fred Schulte,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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Data analytics, physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, nutritionists, and many more collaborate to bring out the elite performance in world-class athletes.—
Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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What causes Parkinson’s? Dr. Brandon Crawford, a developmental functional neurologist in Cedar Park, Texas, and co-founder of the NeuroSolution Center of Austin, noted that Parkinson’s disease can affect everyone differently.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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And $174 more for a neurologist appointment that previously cost only a $50 co-pay.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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Several trips to the pediatrician led to few answers.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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At the culminating event on Saturday, July 19, festivities included the recital with the high school musicians and pupils performing several pieces for the families packed into the reception area of the pediatricians’ office.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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That’s because most doctors – even gynecologists – didn’t receive adequate training on menopause during medical school, according to a study in the Journal of The Menopause Society.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Cruz shared her idea with the gynecologist, who agreed to try the approach out.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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Parents with young children should do this with their family’s pediatrician, and adults should also be sure to speak with their family physician or internist as well.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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The Coalition is chaired by Dave A. Chokshi, MD, MSc, FACP, a primary care internist who previously held leadership roles at NYC Health + Hospitals and served as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene during the pandemic.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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In New Hampshire, a resident was charged an additional $1,000 fee for an appointment with a urologist.—
Maite Amorebieta,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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Access to reproductive urologists is deeply uneven across the U.S., which contributes to the chronic underdiagnosis of male-factor infertility.—
Lucy Tu,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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