oculist

[ ok-yuh-list ]

noun

1. ophthalmologist.
2. optometrist.

oculist

/ ˈɒkjʊlɪst /

noun

1. med a former term for ophthalmologist

Other Words From

• ocu·listic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of oculist¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; French oculiste; ocul-, -ist

Word History and Origins

Origin of oculist¹

C17: via French from Latin oculus eye

Synonym Study

See eye doctor.

Example Sentences

Peter Demours died; a French surgeon and oculist, known for his dexterity, and author of some professional works.

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The Baron de Wentzel was the most famous oculist of the day, and the discoverer of operations for cataract.

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We should speak gratefully of the externals of books, because for two long years our oculist did not allow us to open them.

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He was distinguished, also, as an oculist and aurist, and removed a particle of iron from the cornea by means of a magnet.

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His eyesight, however, has been suffering of late, rendering the attendance of an oculist necessary.

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Related Words

• ophthalmologist
• optometrist