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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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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The 64-year-widow and optometrist applied for the show after her sister-in-law told her about it.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Nov. 2024
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New this season, doctors from the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health will be set up on the concourse to offer free cancer screenings and education, as well as skin cancer checks prior to the game in the atrium.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2025
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Researchers differ on telehealth services’ quality, with some saying telehealth companies offer little follow-up and inconsistent care from a revolving cast of doctors.—
Darius Tahir,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, AI could also further erode physician autonomy.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Despite growing progress, women still only made up 38% of the US physician workforce as of 2023, according to a recent data report.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Hurts took a big step towards playing by being a full practice participant on Thursday before getting clearance from an independent neurologist.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Viktor Frankl—the Austrian neurologist, psychologist, and philosopher—devoted his life to helping people successfully navigate their time in mortality.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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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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To make the diagnosis, a specialist called a urologist will perform a scrotal ultrasound, which uses high-frequency sound waves to create detailed images of the testicle.—
Matthew Wosnitzer,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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Doximity found that endocrinologists, urologists, gastroenterologists, rheumatologists and neurologists were the top adopters of the technology, respectively.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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