ophthalmologist

noun

oph·​thal·​mol·​o·​gist ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmä-lə-jist 

ˌäp-,

-ˌthal- 

: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician, optometrist

Examples of ophthalmologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, the formula is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested to suit those with sensitivities. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024

Those with eye disorders, like macular degeneration or light sensitivity, should consult an ophthalmologist before using light therapy. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024

How Eye Disease is Diagnosed Eye doctors—optometrists or ophthalmologists—can help diagnose and treat common eye diseases. —Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024

Miller-Meeks, an ophthalmologist and active member of the GOP Doctors Caucus, has highlighted the health care bills she's worked on this Congress to lower costs, such as on PBM reform. —Victoria Knight, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

ophthalmology + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

ophthalmologist

noun

oph·​thal·​mol·​o·​gist ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jəst 

ˌäp-,

-ˌthal-

: a physician specializing in ophthalmology compare optician sense 2, optometrist

Medical Definition

ophthalmologist

noun

oph·​thal·​mol·​o·​gist ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jəst  ˌäp- 

-ˌthal-

: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician sense 2, optometrist