ophthalmologist
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7.8
- noun
- /ˌɑfθəlˈmɒlədʒɪst/
- Specialized
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- After experiencing blurred vision, she decided to visit an ophthalmologist for a thorough examination.
- ophthalmologist or optometrist
It's still true that in, I think most if not all states, only the MD ophthalmologist surgeons can do eye surgeries.
- It's still true that in, I think most if not all states, only the MD ophthalmologist surgeons can do eye surgeries.
- And I'd seen an ophthalmologist a few times to correct my glasses before ski season.
Examples
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Such cases require referral to an ophthalmologist who can monitor eye pressures regularly.
Academic text (2011) -
"An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor trained to do surgery as well as manage medical eye care.
Fiction book (1992) -
The next day the ophthalmologist put drops in my father's eyes.
Fiction book (1990) -
I went to see the ophthalmologist, who confirmed my vision had changed and ordered another MRI.
Blog text (10) -
I've already talked to two doctors, and it was recommended that I see an ophthalmologist.
Blog text (21) -
Persistent or potentially serious ocular symptoms should be referred to an ophthalmologist.
Academic text (2015) -
My husband was denied because his ophthalmologist had identified a slow-growing cataract.
Blog text (6) -
One of the manifestations of acromegaly is rapid onset of blindness, so I rushed to the ophthalmologist.
Fiction book (1996) -
I see an ophthalmologist every year to ensure my vision is healthy.
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The doctor referred me to an ophthalmologist because of my recurring eye infections.
Synonyms
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2.8
A doctor who checks and treats problems with the eyes
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A doctor who checks and treats eyes
How Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
ophthalmologist = ophthalmology (semi-transparent) = ophthalmo + log + ist
The step from 'ophthalmology' to 'ophthalmologist' is a standard and clearly interpretable profession-forming use of '-ist'.
Etymology
Ophthalmologist comes from the Greek root ophthalm- meaning 'eye' and the ending -ologist, like in biologist, meaning 'one who studies' or 'a specialist'. So an ophthalmologist is a doctor who studies and treats problems of the eye.