optometrist

noun

Definition of optometristnext
as in ophthalmologist

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Recent Examples of optometrist When an optometrist shines a bright light into your eyes, a vast, branching tree sprouts in your field of vision. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2026 Prosecutors also alleged that, in return for that pressure campaign, Diamantis accepted $95,000 in bribes from Helen Zervas, an optometrist, and her fiancé, former state Democratic lawmaker Christopher Ziogas. — Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026 In Modoc County, which borders Oregon and Nevada, one optometrist serves a 90-mile radius. — Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026 According to the Congressional Research Service's biennial report, in 2025, the Senate had four physicians and one optometrist. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for optometrist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optometrist
  1. ophthalmologist
  2. doctor
  3. physician
  4. pediatrician
  5. gynecologist
  6. neurologist
  7. podiatrist
  8. dermatologist
Noun
  • The Kentucky senator is an ophthalmologist who’s conversant, if not fluent, in the language of scientific and medical research.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Inaba's diagnosis came in 2013 after an ophthalmologist referred her to a rheumatologist.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of ophthalmologist
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  • The suspect was previously in a critical condition after the shooting at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, near Bangkok, with doctors providing emergency treatment.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Health officials also recommend sanitizing any surfaces that came into contact with the lettuce and contacting a doctor if symptoms develop after eating it.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • The safest and most sensible answer today is that AI is not ready to be independently licensed like a physician.
    — Humayun Chaudhry, STAT, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Michael Goldstein is a physician and attorney who has run to represent the district multiple times.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of physician
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  • Later, after bringing her to the pediatrician, Smith said the doctor’s reaction immediately worried her.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Further, some parents disregard the possibility of jet lag altogether, as Julissa Baez, pediatrician and clinical professor at New York University, has observed in her practice.
    — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Definition of pediatrician
Noun
  • Using cells from the same person who would ultimately be receiving the transplant was the only way to restore fertility down the line, says Herman Tournaye, the study’s co-author and an obstetrician-gynecologist at Vrije University of Brussels.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
  • Not sleeping well can exacerbate cognitive effects and potentially reduce multitasking ability, pointed out Alyssa Dweck, MD, FACOG, a gynecologist and chief medical officer of Bonafide Health.
    — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 June 2026
Definition of gynecologist
Noun
  • Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • People who experience the following signs should consult a neurologist, according to the Parkinson's Foundation.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of neurologist
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  • Your Questions, Answered What kind of sandals do podiatrists recommend?
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to see all of our podiatrists’ recommendations.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Definition of podiatrist
Noun
  • Link up with your dermatologist, who can prescribe stronger antiperspirants, wipes and topical medications to tackle sweat.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone with photosensitivity, connective-tissue conditions, or general uncertainty about whether LED masks are a good fit for them should check with a dermatologist first.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of dermatologist

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