Example: The ophthalmic assistant helped the doctor check my eyes.
Definition
The ophthalmic assistant is a medical professional who supports ophthalmologists by performing basic eye care tasks, conducting preliminary eye tests, and assisting during eye examinations to ensure efficient patient care in an eye clinic or hospital.
Translations
el asistente oftálmico
de oogheelkundige assistent
l'assistent oftàlmic
l'assistant ophtalmique
der ophthalmologische Assistent
Etymology
The term "ophthalmic assistant" combines "ophthalmic," derived from the Greek word 'ophthalmos' meaning 'eye,' with "assistant," which originates from the Latin 'assistens,' meaning 'to stand by.' Did you know? The word 'ophthalmic' has been used in medical contexts since the 17th century to refer specifically to eye-related matters.
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"The ophthalmic assistant" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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