as in optometrists
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmologists
Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
After all, ophthalmologists in the United States have an average take-home pay exceeding $400,000 per year.
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Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
The practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques.
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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.
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Community's Choice Awards,
Oklahoman,
7 Mar. 2026
Indeed, the American economy looks more and more like Big Law, overtorqued toward financial firms that are pushing into our retirement accounts, buying up our ophthalmologists and car washes, and are becoming the largest indirect employers in the country.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists.
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Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
To help with medical costs as the family has juggled visits to specialists, including neurosurgeons, endocrinologists and ophthalmologists, Sargent launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $5,000.
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Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
If so, optometrists and ophthalmologists could help flag individuals at risk decades before cognitive symptoms appear.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Aug. 2025
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
After all, ophthalmologists in the United States have an average take-home pay exceeding $400,000 per year.
—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
The practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques.
—
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
Indeed, the American economy looks more and more like Big Law, overtorqued toward financial firms that are pushing into our retirement accounts, buying up our ophthalmologists and car washes, and are becoming the largest indirect employers in the country.
—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists.
—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
To help with medical costs as the family has juggled visits to specialists, including neurosurgeons, endocrinologists and ophthalmologists, Sargent launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $5,000.
—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
If so, optometrists and ophthalmologists could help flag individuals at risk decades before cognitive symptoms appear.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologists
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According to the State Department, the three USAR teams include 312 personnel and 18 canine teams, including firefighters, physicians, structural engineers and canine search specialists.
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When millions of Americans lose healthcare coverage, the consequences extend beyond individual families to physicians, hospitals and communities nationwide.
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Which is why bringing in doctors with different backgrounds is so important, according to Ashong.
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Formulated by fertility doctors and OB-GYNs, the clean, vegan formula is designed to support women through every stage of life, from preconception and pregnancy to postpartum and beyond.
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During the first year of life, pediatricians track vital growth milestones and conduct routine exams for eye problems, ear problems, heart issues and breathing trouble.
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In addition, the Food and Drug Administration hasn’t approved any insomnia medications for children, so pediatricians don’t have many options.
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Likewise, Tri-City has already begun using its powers as a public health care district to recruit additional obstetricians to the area.
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In a notice published last month in the Federal Register, HHS encouraged specialists such as anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists and obstetricians to consider serving.
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Not only do the Vionic Willa II Slip-Ons have a stamp of approval from Oprah, but they’re also backed by podiatrists for long days on your feet.
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Chaco sandals are so comfortable and supportive, even podiatrists recommend them.
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Eight groups sued, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, public health workers, speech language pathologists, physician assistants and more.
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Eight groups sued, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, public health workers, speech language pathologists, physician assistants and more.
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Supporters of the model note that many fatal interactions with cops stem from mental health crises, which behavioral clinicians are better trained at deescalating than law enforcement.
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If platforms cannot communicate or data remains siloed, clinicians are still forced to piece together fragmented patient information under pressure, and operational burdens remain.
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“Ophthalmologists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologists. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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