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

In the 1990s, the ophthalmologists were building careers on performing cataract procedures.

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"The eventual goal is that it would be readily available at your local ophthalmologist."

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But we also pay out of pocket for periodic visits with specialists like our ophthalmologist and dentist, with whom we’ve developed relationships over the years.

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Which has me wondering … when can we expect a bobblehead night for his ophthalmologist?

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He took the doctor out to thank him, and over dinner at Alexander’s Steakhouse in Pasadena, Gardner learned that the ophthalmologist kept two whiskey lockers on site, full of high-end hooch.

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Related Words

• optometrist