ophthalmologist

[ of-thuhl-mol-uh-jist, -thuh-, -thal-, op- ]

noun

1. a doctor of medicine specializing in ophthalmology.

ophthalmologist

/ ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪst /

noun

1. a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases

Word History and Origins

Origin of ophthalmologist¹

First recorded in 1825–35; ophthalmo- + -log(y) + -ist

Synonym Study

See eye doctor.

Example Sentences

Rand Paul,a Kentucky senator and ophthalmologist, will become chair of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

From Science Magazine

One ophthalmologist told the BBC that in 25 years of practice, he had “never removed as many eyes” as he was forced to in one day last week.

From Los Angeles Times

An ophthalmologist at one hospital in Beirut told the BBC that at least 60% of the people he had seen had lost at least one eye, with most also losing a hand.

From BBC

I am there so often my mother asks if this ophthalmologist gives out a rewards card like at Yogurtland.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr. Linden Doss, an ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon, has operated on people wounded by such projectiles in the past — reconstructing eye sockets and eyeballs.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• optometrist