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

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

In his 1971 book, Sight Restoration After Long-Term Blindness, ophthalmologist Alberto Valvo provides one such example of a man who was blind for 34 years following a case of corneal ulcers at the age of eight months. —Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026

The ophthalmologist reiterated that the disease is not frequently seen in patients under 50, and signs often go undetected in patients over 60. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

ophthalmology + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ophthalmologist

• anthropologist
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• genealogist
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• gynecologist
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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