ophthalmologist
/,ɔfθæl'mɔlədʤist/
Definition
- Noun:
- A medical doctor specializing in the eye: An ophthalmologist is a physician (MD or DO) who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eyes and the visual system. They diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the eye.
Usage
- An ophthalmologist is a licensed medical professional who can perform eye exams, prescribe corrective lenses, diagnose diseases, prescribe medications, and perform eye surgery.
- This term refers specifically to a medical doctor. It is distinct from an optometrist (who provides primary vision care but is not a medical doctor) or an optician (who fits and dispenses corrective lenses).
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Consultant ophthalmologist": In some healthcare systems, this title denotes a senior, fully qualified specialist who leads a team or department.
- The consultant ophthalmologist reviewed the complex case.
Variants and Related Words
- Ophthalmology (n): The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye.
- She is studying ophthalmology to become an eye surgeon.
- Ophthalmic (adj): Relating to the eye or its diseases.
- The patient was given an ophthalmic solution for the infection.
Synonyms
- Eye doctor (informal, general term)
- Eye surgeon (specifies surgical capability)
- Oculist (an older, less common term)
Related Phrases
- To be referred to an ophthalmologist: To be sent to a specialist by a general practitioner or optometrist.
- My optometrist referred me to an ophthalmologist for further tests.
Noun
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a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye
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