eye doctor
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Definition
- Noun:
- A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye: An "eye doctor" is a physician who has completed advanced training and education in the medical and surgical care of the eyes and visual system.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- I have an appointment with my eye doctor for my annual check-up.
- The eye doctor diagnosed her with glaucoma and prescribed special drops.
- If your vision is blurry, you should see an eye doctor.
Advanced Usage
- "To consult an eye doctor": to seek professional medical advice regarding an eye condition.
- After experiencing persistent headaches, he decided to consult an eye doctor.
Variants and Related Words
- Ophthalmologist (n): The formal medical term for an "eye doctor"; a physician specializing in ophthalmology.
- An ophthalmologist can perform eye surgery.
- Optometrist (n): A healthcare professional who provides primary vision care, including sight testing and correction, but is not a medical doctor. (Note: In common usage, "eye doctor" is sometimes used informally for optometrists, but the strict medical definition refers to an ophthalmologist).
- Ocular specialist (n): Another formal term for a doctor specializing in eye diseases.
Synonyms
- Ophthalmologist: A physician specializing in medical and surgical eye care.
- Oculist: An older, less common term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Related Phrases
- Eye care professional: A broader term that can include ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians.
- To have one's eyes examined by a doctor: The specific action of getting a professional eye check-up.
Related Idioms
- To keep an eye on something: (Note: This idiom uses "eye" but is not directly related to the profession "eye doctor". It means to watch or monitor something carefully.)
- Please keep an eye on the soup while I answer the door.
Noun
- a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye