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
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Most people who visited emergency rooms with concerns of watery eyes or blurred vision were mainly fine, Mount Sinai ophthalmologist Avnish Deobhakta told NPR.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Anyone experiencing those symptoms should see an ophthalmologist, the AAO says.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
With the coming eclipse in April, ophthalmologists advise people to be careful and not assume that short glances at the sun are safe.
—Gina Kolata, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
With the help of such evaluations, ophthalmologists can make informed decisions about patient care and treatment strategies, leading to optimal outcomes.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Another breakthrough came when ophthalmologist Dr. Bruce Zagelbaum studied eye injuries in the NBA over a 17-month period in 1992 and 1993.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The state of global vision care: in need of correction
Congdon, who is an ophthalmologist himself, largely blames his own profession.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
Regular meetings brought together emergency medical workers, astronomers and even an ophthalmologist to answer anxious questions about eyeballs and eclipses.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2024
An ophthalmologist, Susan treats individual patients for eye conditions and performs surgeries.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Anyone experiencing those symptoms should see an ophthalmologist, the AAO says.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
With the coming eclipse in April, ophthalmologists advise people to be careful and not assume that short glances at the sun are safe.
—Gina Kolata, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
With the help of such evaluations, ophthalmologists can make informed decisions about patient care and treatment strategies, leading to optimal outcomes.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Another breakthrough came when ophthalmologist Dr. Bruce Zagelbaum studied eye injuries in the NBA over a 17-month period in 1992 and 1993.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The state of global vision care: in need of correction
Congdon, who is an ophthalmologist himself, largely blames his own profession.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
Regular meetings brought together emergency medical workers, astronomers and even an ophthalmologist to answer anxious questions about eyeballs and eclipses.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2024
An ophthalmologist, Susan treats individual patients for eye conditions and performs surgeries.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
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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
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ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jəst
ˌäp-
ˌäp-
-ˌthal-
: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician sense 2, optometrist
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