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ophthalmologist

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˌɑfθəˈmɑɫədʒɪst// UK //ˌɒfθɐlmˈɒlədʒˌɪst// oph·thal·mol·o·gist

n. a doctor who specializes in the health of your eyes and the treatment of eye diseases. They can also perform surgery on the eyes.

n. a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of disorders and diseases of the visual system, including the eye and its surrounding structures.


SIMPLE

I need to see an ophthalmologist about my vision.

CONTEXTUAL

After noticing a sudden change in her peripheral vision, she scheduled an appointment with an ophthalmologist for a thorough eye exam.

COMPLEX

While an optometrist can manage routine eye care and prescribe glasses, an ophthalmologist is the only professional qualified to perform complex surgical interventions like cataract removal or retinal repair.

Synonyms
Origin

From ophthalmology + -ist.

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