as in ophthalmologist
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Recent Examples of optometrist
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.
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 2 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
In a section on street names, Miller says Treadwell was given its name by an optometrist.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 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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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 2 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
In a section on street names, Miller says Treadwell was given its name by an optometrist.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 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 optometrist
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An international team of ophthalmologists—eye scientists—analyzed pictures of the retinas of more than 45,000 people.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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He was succeeded by his son Bashar, a former ophthalmologist who proved no less repressive than his father.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2024
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But the American Heart Association warns against taking daily low-dose aspirin without talking to your doctor first.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Patients should see their doctor if any side effects become bothersome or do not go away.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Both graduated compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings typically require a prescription from a primary care physician or a specialist, if the condition is more severe.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
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An advisory about fine particle air pollution from the highest-ranking physician in the United States would be a powerful tool in helping policymakers and communities better protect the health of current and future generations for years to come.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 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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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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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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The obstetricians who sued said there is an undercurrent of fear when working with someone with pregnancy complications.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2024
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Almost all obstetricians will go their entire careers without ever seeing a single case.—
Katie Hafner,
Scientific American,
19 Sep. 2024
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“Optometrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optometrist. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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