as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist
In the retina, there are two types of cells that detect light, and these are known as rods and cones, Natasha Herz, M.D., spokesperson for the American Academy Ophthalmology and an ophthalmologist at Family Eye Care & Surgery in Rockville, Maryland, previously told Fox News Digital.
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Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Miller-Meeks, an ophthalmologist and Army veteran who centered her 2024 campaign on economic and immigration issues, was first elected to Congress in 2020, winning by a margin of only six votes.
—Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Non-prescription colored contact lenses often lack the necessary sterility and proper fit, according to Ashley Brissette, MD, MSC, an ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon based in New York.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
The average annual salary for an ophthalmologist in Texas is $163,300.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Sep. 2024
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Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Miller-Meeks, an ophthalmologist and Army veteran who centered her 2024 campaign on economic and immigration issues, was first elected to Congress in 2020, winning by a margin of only six votes.
—Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Non-prescription colored contact lenses often lack the necessary sterility and proper fit, according to Ashley Brissette, MD, MSC, an ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon based in New York.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
The average annual salary for an ophthalmologist in Texas is $163,300.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
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Wearing a pair of blue light-blocking glasses, or even asking your optometrist about adding the eye-protectant to your prescription, is a great way to keep migraines at bay.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Dec. 2024
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The 63-year-old optometrist Suzanne Doty and the 59-year-old financial adviser hit it off right away, but there were doubts that their lifestyles could truly be compatible.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 2 Dec. 2024
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It can be used to deepen the flaws in the system that’s fueling so much outrage, or it can be used to create more time for doctors to treat patients and more support for patients to improve their health between doctor visits through personalized behavior change.Arianna Huffington, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Talk to your doctor if this type of pain is interfering with your daily life.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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Every physician should have the strategies and skills needed to be well despite the inevitable stressors of our careers.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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These alternative payment models motivate physicians to prioritize patient engagement, quality and safety, patient experience and, consequently, patient outcomes.Bishan Nandy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback Jalen Hurts was seen in the blue medical tent, presumably with the independent neurologist.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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To better understand where the science for migraine health is headed, Flow Space spoke with neurologists about the most recent research and what advancements are on the horizon.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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These are common problems for low- and moderate-income patients, said Aparna Bole, a pediatrician and senior consultant in the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity at the Federal Department of Health and Human Services.Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Eye care professionals can also explore community leadership initiatives, such as partnerships with pediatricians to create a comprehensive care network that benefits all stakeholders.Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some of the calls that came in after Hacks started gaining the industry’s attention: Dead Ringers, on which Liu plays the nefarious house manager to Rachel Weisz’s gynecologist twins; The Afterparty, which Liu joined for its second season on Apple TV+; and this summer’s wacky comedy Space Cadet.Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Then there was also James Thorp, a Florida gynecologist who has spread misinformation about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy.Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2024
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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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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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Again, to emphasize how critical this is in men’s health, 63% of U.S. counties lack a practicing urologist.Reza Amin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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