The ophthalmologist
Example: The ophthalmologist checked my eyes carefully yesterday.
Definition
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye diseases and disorders. The ophthalmologist performs eye exams, prescribes corrective lenses, and can perform eye surgery to improve or restore vision.
Etymology
The word "ophthalmologist" comes from the Greek words 'ophthalmos' meaning 'eye' and 'logia' meaning 'study of.' It literally means 'one who studies the eye.' The term was adopted into English in the 19th century as medical knowledge about eye care advanced.
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"The ophthalmologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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