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Recent Examples of optometrist
The company analyzed prices of five key health care components — average cost of a doctor, dentist and optometrist visit, plus price of ibuprofen and insulin glargine — in 100 of the largest cities.
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
If an optometrist prescribes prescription glasses for your child, the goal isn’t just visual clarity.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 19 Dec. 2025
One actress noted that on a recent trip to the optometrist, she was asked about her ethnicity.
—Jill Inderstrodt, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
During a visit to an optometrist in New York City, her mom broke down in the chair.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
If an optometrist prescribes prescription glasses for your child, the goal isn’t just visual clarity.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 19 Dec. 2025
One actress noted that on a recent trip to the optometrist, she was asked about her ethnicity.
—Jill Inderstrodt, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
During a visit to an optometrist in New York City, her mom broke down in the chair.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optometrist
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For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Government and industry sources previously indicated that Houman Hemmati, an ophthalmologist, biopharma executive, and frequent Fox News contributor, was a top candidate for the role.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
1 May 2026
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When Danh was initially hospitalized overseas on April 9, doctors diagnosed her with acute liver failure, among other serious health issues.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The ship’s only doctor—a very nice guy who has been running around taking care of people—is sick.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Already, more than 80% of physicians are using AI tools, according to a recent survey published by the American Medical Association, mostly for lower stakes use cases like combing through medical research and documentation.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Green Tea Green tea is packed with plant compounds called catechins, which help reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in the body, said Meena Malhotra, MD, ABOM, ABIM, a functional and integrative medicine physician and medical director at Heal n Cure.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
6 May 2026
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Recess may look like downtime, but pediatricians say cutting it could cost kids far more than a few minutes on the playground.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Senior pediatrician Shanthala Koujalgi confirmed her death, per The Hindu.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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This can mean that doctors often miss that a Black woman has started perimenopause, says Sharon Malone, an obstetrician and gynecologist, and the chief medical adviser for Alloy.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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What’s more, health providers in several countries told CNN that birth control services are often integrated with other medical work, like HIV-AIDS prevention and obstetrician-gynecologist care, which have also been impacted because of the cuts.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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This time a neurologist ordered her immediate transfer to a hospital, the lawyer added.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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So read the ad for Freud’s first foray into private practice as a neurologist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Beloved by podiatrists, trusted by nurses, and even worn by Oprah, Hoka is also one of my go-to brands for comfortable, cushioned travel sneakers.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Aside from being a popular pick among Amazon shoppers and meeting our podiatrist’s parameters, the sneakers are also on sale — so act fast before this deal ends.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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These nuances can better be worked through with the help of a dermatologist.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Skin reactions vary, and viewers should consult a dermatologist before mixing up a batch at home.—
Ryan Brennan
May 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
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“Optometrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optometrist. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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