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Recent Examples of optometrist
What's more, retinol can also induce symptoms of dry eye when placed too close to the eye itself, which Tanya Gill, OD, an optometrist at Oakland Vision Center Optometry in Oakland, California, previously noted.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 12 Aug. 2025
Rucoba used his decades of experience as an optometrist to set up a mobile eye exam clinic in Mexico, and as part of the Lions Club distributes tens of thousands of eye glasses to those in need.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Both optometrists and ophthalmologists can perform eye exams and prescribe corrective lenses.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
And since the scans are already in use in optometrist offices, this life-saving technology could be in the hands of medical professionals sooner than expected.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2023
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Sarah Han, Allure, 12 Aug. 2025
Rucoba used his decades of experience as an optometrist to set up a mobile eye exam clinic in Mexico, and as part of the Lions Club distributes tens of thousands of eye glasses to those in need.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Both optometrists and ophthalmologists can perform eye exams and prescribe corrective lenses.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
And since the scans are already in use in optometrist offices, this life-saving technology could be in the hands of medical professionals sooner than expected.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optometrist
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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
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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
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If a doctor is discussing GLP1-s with a patient and hasn’t brought up other solutions yet, Sage might prompt them to talk about it, Segert said.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Some patients may also notice changes in blood test results, like lower levels of blood cells or certain minerals, which doctors can monitor during treatment.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Wisconsin Medical Society argued the change could cause confusion for patients, as PAs are not physicians.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The move is being welcomed by some advocates, physicians and scientists.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Parents should check their child’s prescription bottles and contact their pediatrician and pharmacy for replacements or refunds.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Helen Hughes, a pediatrician and director of Johns Hopkins' telehealth services, says every Medicare provider she's spoken with seems to be taking a slightly different approach.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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If that’s the case, her gynecologist can suggest remedies for fixing the problem.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
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Donna, dressed in purple jail attire, teared up as Graber, a Broward obstetrician/gynecologist and former state lawmaker, spoke.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Her eldest daughter, 15-year-old Camille, has a brain lesion that causes severe epilepsy and needs to stay close to her neurologist.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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But until recently, confirming or excluding an Alzheimer’s diagnosis would require a referral to a neurologist and possibly a spinal tap or PET scan.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Another said their podiatrist recommended the shoes for their corns.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Nate the Hoof Guy, a bovine podiatrist who films hoof trimming and cleaning videos and uploads them on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.—
Emma Veidt,
Outside,
25 Oct. 2025
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Then, a dermatologist recommended ZORYVE, a topical, non-steroidal solution.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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If symptoms are severe or not improving, a dermatologist can recommend treatment.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Optometrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optometrist. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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