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 could mean building vision centers in remote areas, training ophthalmologists from within the community, or developing culturally sensitive health outreach and education programs. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 July 2025

Detectives were quick to single out a suspect — neighbors and an initial background check revealed that she was recently divorced from ophthalmologist Richard Seith as of May 5. —Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025

There’s no bigger fan of high-top Chucks than Glamour reviewer Sila Bal, an ophthalmologist who is on her feet all day long. —Nina Derwin, Glamour, 21 July 2025

Since then, Xander — home schooled by ophthalmologist dad, Dr. James Rynerson, and his concert pianist mom, Graciella Kowalczyk — has only gotten smarter. —The Tennessean, 11 July 2025

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