optometrist

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Recent Examples of optometrist Prosecutors also alleged that, in return for that pressure campaign, Diamantis accepted $95,000 in bribes from Helen Zervas, an optometrist, and her fiancé, former state Democratic lawmaker Christopher Ziogas. Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026 In Modoc County, which borders Oregon and Nevada, one optometrist serves a 90-mile radius. Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026 According to the Congressional Research Service's biennial report, in 2025, the Senate had four physicians and one optometrist. Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026 The optometrists have not yet issued a10-day notice to strike. Pat Maio, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for optometrist
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Noun
  • In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • That’s where his friend Carl Koller, an ophthalmologist at Vienna General Hospital, came in.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The bat was captured and later tested positive for rabies, allowing doctors to begin the girl's post-exposure vaccination series quickly.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Though Nara Smith kept most details about Whimsy’s cancer battle private, the thumbnail for Wednesday’s video appears to be her husband and a doctor next to an MRI machine.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Her physicians advised against hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but offered few solutions.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • While portals offer a vital communication channel for patients facing long appointment wait times, the cognitive load on physicians is immense.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • If food thoughts seem to be causing stress or changing your child’s eating or behavior, reaching out to a pediatrician or mental health professional can help.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 July 2026
  • Upon the advice of the pediatrician, Nara said Lucky took their daughter to the nearest children's hospital.
    Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Not sleeping well can exacerbate cognitive effects and potentially reduce multitasking ability, pointed out Alyssa Dweck, MD, FACOG, a gynecologist and chief medical officer of Bonafide Health.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 June 2026
  • In one particularly troubling case, Chicago-area Endeavor Health continued to allow obstetrician and gynecologist Fabio Ortega access to patients despite receiving complaints.
    Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Shifters follows Dre, a Brit of Nigerian heritage who comes from a council estate, and Des, the middle-class daughter of a neurologist.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2026
  • An appointment with a neurologist quickly confirmed the diagnosis and the fact there is not yet an easy cure — though there are some treatments that can help.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Oprah and podiatrists are all in on Vionic shoes, and the Winny sneakers are a great pair to try from the brand.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Oprah loves them, podiatrists love them, and your feet will love them.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Misty Eleryan is a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon in the Los Angeles area.
    Misty Eleryan, Washington Post, 25 June 2026
  • Some of the best wrinkle fillers are still available to those who can’t manage a visit with a top dermatologist or a facial plastic surgeon (after all, Kris Jenner’s is in high demand).
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 June 2026

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“Optometrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optometrist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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