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
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At 19-years-old, Rebecca visited an ophthalmologist and an otolaryngologist, who diagnosed her with Usher syndrome type 3.
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Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Morgan's research caught the attention of Dr. Pei-Chang Wu, an ophthalmologist in Taiwan.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 May 2024
During the procedure, the ophthalmologist inserts a very small plastic ring into one cornea to reduce blurry vision.
—Christine L. Larsen, Verywell Health, 8 May 2024
An ophthalmologist from our Medical Expert Board also reviewed this article for medical and scientific accuracy.
—Shannon Ullman, Health, 6 May 2024
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that all adults get an eye exam with an ophthalmologist by age 40.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2024
Most people who visited emergency rooms with concerns of watery eyes or blurred vision were mainly fine, Mount Sinai ophthalmologist Avnish Deobhakta told NPR.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Anyone experiencing those symptoms should see an ophthalmologist, the AAO says.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
With the coming eclipse in April, ophthalmologists advise people to be careful and not assume that short glances at the sun are safe.
—Gina Kolata, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Morgan's research caught the attention of Dr. Pei-Chang Wu, an ophthalmologist in Taiwan.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 May 2024
During the procedure, the ophthalmologist inserts a very small plastic ring into one cornea to reduce blurry vision.
—Christine L. Larsen, Verywell Health, 8 May 2024
An ophthalmologist from our Medical Expert Board also reviewed this article for medical and scientific accuracy.
—Shannon Ullman, Health, 6 May 2024
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that all adults get an eye exam with an ophthalmologist by age 40.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2024
Most people who visited emergency rooms with concerns of watery eyes or blurred vision were mainly fine, Mount Sinai ophthalmologist Avnish Deobhakta told NPR.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Anyone experiencing those symptoms should see an ophthalmologist, the AAO says.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
With the coming eclipse in April, ophthalmologists advise people to be careful and not assume that short glances at the sun are safe.
—Gina Kolata, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
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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
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ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jəst
ˌäp-
ˌäp-
-ˌthal-
: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician sense 2, optometrist
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