ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmä-lə-jist 
ˌäp-,
-ˌthal-
: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician, optometrist
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Zoom in: The race features Miller-Meeks, an ophthalmologist who's held her seat for two terms, and Bohannan, a law professor and former state representative.
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Linh Ta, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
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To look for these signs, an ophthalmologist performs a comprehensive eye exam.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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Linh Ta, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Along with its ability to thoroughly remove traces of impurities while improving skin tone and moisture levels, this non-comedogenic micellar water is tested by ophthalmologists and accepted by the National Eczema Association—meaning its safe for eyes and sensitive skin types.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
With Biggest ‘Supermoon’ Of 2024 In addition to nephrologists, the list of veterinary specialists includes cardiologists, oncologists and ophthalmologists.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
To look for these signs, an ophthalmologist performs a comprehensive eye exam.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ophthalmologist. Accessed 24 Nov. 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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