Ophthalmologist

usgb/ˌɑːfθəˈmɑːlədʒɪst,ˌɑːpθəˈmɑːlədʒɪst/
noun

A doctor who deals with diseases and conditions of the eyes.

Lisa is seeing an ophthalmologist for her eye infection.
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Often appears as...

  • consult an ophthalmologist
  • pediatric ophthalmologist

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Specialized Doctor

An ophthalmologist is a medical expert, specifically for the eyes, like a cardiologist is for the heart.

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After her diagnosis, Jane was referred to an ophthalmologist for specialized eye care.
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Medical Context

Ophthalmologist is a formal medical term used mainly in healthcare settings.

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My ophthalmologist recommended this new treatment for my vision problem.
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Not an Optometrist

Don't confuse an ophthalmologist with an optometrist; ophthalmologists can perform surgeries.

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For laser eye surgery, you need an ophthalmologist, not an optometrist.
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