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Recent Examples of optometrist
Menopause can cause blurry vision and dry and tired eyes, says Charissa Lee, an optometrist who heads professional affairs for vision for Johnson & Johnson.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
And telling your optometrist your race is one of the only ways to learn what role race might play in patients using weight loss drugs experiencing vision loss.
—Jill Inderstrodt, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
And telling your optometrist your race is one of the only ways to learn what role race might play in patients using weight loss drugs experiencing vision loss.
—Jill Inderstrodt, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optometrist
Noun
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There’s only so much an ophthalmologist can do during a pandemic, a respiratory pandemic.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
9 May 2026
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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
Noun
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There are doctors, like anaesthetists, who want to do things to patients.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Yet doctors eventually assured her that physical activity for a recovering pediatric leukemia patient would be beneficial to his quality of life.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The attending physician said her blood pressure continues to fluctuate, in part due to damage to part of the brain that is responsible for such regulations.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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In the indictment, federal prosecutors accused Keomisy of providing a counterfeit college diploma and using a medical license number belonging to someone else to obtain employment as a physician’s assistant.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
Noun
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At Benjamin's next wellness check, Maggie brought up the incident to the pediatrician.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Co-founded in 1986 by philanthropist and child health advocate Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and pediatrician and genetics pioneer Professor David Danks, MCRI comprises 1,800 scientists, researchers and clinicians.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Aminah Elster recalls being told to avoid the gynecologist to protect her uterus.—
Victoria Law,
Washington Post,
6 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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However, her neurologist helped put her mind at rest.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
8 May 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
Noun
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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 21 May. 2026.
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