ophthalmologist

noun

oph·​thal·​mol·​o·​gist ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmä-lə-jist 

ˌäp-, 

-ˌthal- 

: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician, optometrist

Examples of ophthalmologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That officer sustained an orbital blowout fracture to his left eye and had to seek treatment from an ophthalmologist at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital, according to the statement. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026

The officer later sought treatment from an ophthalmologist at Parkland Hospital, according to the complaint. —Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026

The multi‑specialty practice brings together ophthalmologists and optometrists who diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions, from routine vision needs to complex disease management. —Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026

Located in Oklahoma City near the OU Health Sciences Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute also conducts vision research and trains future ophthalmologists through its residency and fellowship programs. —Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

ophthalmology + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ophthalmologist

• anthropologist
• archaeologist
• audiologist
• cardiologist
• criminologist
• dermatologist
• entomologist
• genealogist
• gerontologist
• gynaecologist
• gynecologist
• musicologist

Kids Definition

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

Medical Definition

ophthalmologist

noun

oph·​thal·​mol·​o·​gist ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jəst  ˌäp- 

-ˌthal-

: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician sense 2, optometrist