optometrist

noun

Definition of optometristnext
as in ophthalmologist

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Recent Examples of optometrist TikTokers Share Their Experiences The video sparked discussions among TikTok users, many of whom have shared their own experiences with optometrists. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 One is studying to become an optometrist, the other a hearing aid specialist, with the aim of opening a business together in the area. — Melissa Eddy, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024 While searching for a new dog, the optometrist assistant from Fort Wayne, Indiana, held out hope that a rescue golden retriever would find their way to the couple. — Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 The 64-year-widow and optometrist applied for the show after her sister-in-law told her about it. — Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for optometrist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optometrist
  1. ophthalmologist
  2. doctor
  3. physician
  4. pediatrician
  5. gynecologist
  6. neurologist
  7. internist
  8. obstetrician
Noun
  • Of course anyone familiar with Cave, whose directorial debut Fresh established her as a filmmaker to watch, will know that Fred, the town’s ophthalmologist, is certainly hiding a secret.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Your ophthalmologist will prescribe eye drops to prevent infection and reduce swelling.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of ophthalmologist
Noun
  • Schwartz was a tall, handsome kid from New York, the son of a doctor.
    — Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • However, doctors at the hospital soon discovered that Sendler had rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle injury that causes the muscles in a person’s body to break down.
    — Sean Neumann, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • Taking Control Over Healthcare And Finances FD consulted with her father’s primary care physician, who had not been in communication with other physicians who were giving multiple prescriptions to AF.
    — Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Under the law, the procedure must be performed by a licensed physician.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of physician
Noun
  • As Repayment System Buckles In less visible roles, Max Greenfield as Lev Levenson, Isla’s pediatrician fiancé, is virtually unrecognizable from his stint as goofy Dave Johnson on veteran CBS sitcom The Neighborhood.
    — Marc Berman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • According to Rebecca Fisk, MD, pediatrician at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital, vitamin A taken in excessive quantities can lead to toxicity, causing the following symptoms:8 dizziness nausea diarrhea headache bone pain bone thinning skin irritations/rashes liver damage Was this page helpful?
    — Wendy Wisner, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of pediatrician
Noun
  • Thankfully, my gynecologist confirmed shortly thereafter that there was nothing to worry about.
    — Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
  • In August, the department hired a local gynecologist, Dr. Antonio Pullano, 36, to a $175,000-a-year post as associate commissioner of operations.
    — Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of gynecologist
Noun
  • Worried, the teen's parents took him to a series of doctors to figure out what was wrong, until a pediatric neurologist finally suspected a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, or SSPE.
    — Maria Godoy, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Speak with a neurologist or headache specialist about whether Botox is a potential and reasonable therapy for your migraine care.
    — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of neurologist
Noun
  • His childhood was spent roaming the halls of the large brick hospital where his mother worked as an internist.
    — Neda Ulaby, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Medical teams including orthopedists, internists and sports psychologists must continually review the best available literature, treatment, and strength and conditioning strategies in order to reduce player injury and optimize their health.
    — Lipi Roy, MD, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of internist
Noun
  • Liles, the obstetrician, also stressed the importance of involving trusted adults, but said minors don’t always feel comfortable engaging parents in those conversations, and that’s why the provisions in H.B. 7213 are necessary.
    — Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The Highland Park obstetrician doesn’t know if there can be any justice after such a heinous act, which left seven dead, four dozen injured and an entire community terrorized and upended.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of obstetrician

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