ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmä-lə-jist 
ˌäp-,
-ˌthal-
: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician, optometrist
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Seith’s dark musings and physically abusive tendencies led her to stay at a friend’s Stuart home that the ophthalmologist was known to drive by frequently.
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Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
In more severe or persistent cases, an ophthalmologist may also recommend in-office treatments like professional eyelid exfoliation.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2025
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the eyes and should be seen for advanced eye care, such as vision loss.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
According to the most recent data, however, there are more than 230,000 ophthalmologists globally.
—A Kirby Cole, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
In more severe or persistent cases, an ophthalmologist may also recommend in-office treatments like professional eyelid exfoliation.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2025
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the eyes and should be seen for advanced eye care, such as vision loss.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
According to the most recent data, however, there are more than 230,000 ophthalmologists globally.
—A Kirby Cole, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ophthalmologist. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jəst
ˌäp-,
-ˌthal-
: a physician specializing in ophthalmology compare optician sense 2, optometrist
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ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jəst
ˌäp-
ˌäp-
-ˌthal-
: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician sense 2, optometrist
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