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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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After consulting her ophthalmologist, who brushed off her symptoms, Inaba met with a rheumatologist who directed her to a Sjogren’s specialist.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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After contacting her pediatrician, she was referred to an ophthalmologist, with an appointment scheduled for December.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The group contains multiple doctors and lawyers.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer spoke to North Carolina doctors about how to mitigate your colon cancer risk by eating less red meat, less ultraprocessed food and more fiber.—
Eva Flowe
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 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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Parents and pediatricians can advocate for child pedestrian safety by supporting and encouraging community programs with resources offered through organizations such as Safe Routes to School.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Siavash Ghoreishi, a pediatrician in private practice, and Jila Khorsand, a pathologist with a large medical group, both relinquished their medical licenses shortly after their daughter's death and have disputed Scott's claims.—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 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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Hoka’s Bondi sneakers are another recommendation that’s backed by not one, but two podiatrists.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Walking shoeless on varied surfaces also may contribute to emotional well-being and overall foot health, according to podiatrists and barefoot enthusiasts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 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 10 May. 2026.
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