as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist
Instead, Assad, the second son of former Syrian ruler Hafez Assad, planned to be an ophthalmologist.
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Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Hafez Assad then turned to Bashar, who was in London, training to be an ophthalmologist.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
The visiting ophthalmologist warned that my vision might never fully recover.
—Stella Shon, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The National Eye Institute recommends using look-up tools to locate an optometrist or find an ophthalmologist.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Hafez Assad then turned to Bashar, who was in London, training to be an ophthalmologist.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
The visiting ophthalmologist warned that my vision might never fully recover.
—Stella Shon, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The National Eye Institute recommends using look-up tools to locate an optometrist or find an ophthalmologist.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
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One is studying to become an optometrist, the other a hearing aid specialist, with the aim of opening a business together in the area.—
Melissa Eddy,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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While searching for a new dog, the optometrist assistant from Fort Wayne, Indiana, held out hope that a rescue golden retriever would find their way to the couple.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
10 Dec. 2024
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But the American Heart Association warns against taking daily low-dose aspirin without talking to your doctor first.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Cassidy, a doctor himself, has publicly disagreed with Kennedy Jr.'s stance on vaccines.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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An advisory about fine particle air pollution from the highest-ranking physician in the United States would be a powerful tool in helping policymakers and communities better protect the health of current and future generations for years to come.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Both graduated compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings typically require a prescription from a primary care physician or a specialist, if the condition is more severe.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
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Due to cognitive difficulties, this is especially disorienting for those with dementia and can escalate to feelings of confusion, anxiety, and irritability, says Meredith Bock, MD, a neurologist and Chief Medical Officer at Remo Health.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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One evening, after midnight, a neurologist paged him and asked him to help check on an older patient who’d been unconscious for a few days.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2024
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Roots often sees kids who have been referred by their pediatrician for anxiety—but who are actually experiencing something else, like a stomach issue.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Call a healthcare provider or pediatrician if their acne has lasted for months.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Obstetricians and gynecologists took the top spot for the highest-paying job across the nation with a median salary of $239,200.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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This woman should definitely be seen by her gynecologist for possible exposures to STIs.—
Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2025
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In a case related to fibromyalgia, the opinion of Dr. James Bress, an internist, carried more weight with an insurer than the patient’s rheumatologist at the Mayo Clinic.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
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An internist by training, Dr. Weldon served seven terms in Congress, representing a district on Florida’s central east coast, before returning to his medical practice.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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In Chicago, one urologist began replacing people’s testicles, including his own, with those of younger men.—
Joe Kloc,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, a 79-year-old man was sentenced to life plus a decade in prison for fatally shooting his urologist.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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