eye doctor

NOUN

medical doctor specializing in eyes

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ophthalmologist optometrist

WEAK

oculist optometric physician

Example Sentences

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Colusa County, a rural farming region north of Sacramento, saw the sharpest drop in kids’ eye doctor appointments in the state from 20% during 2015-16 to just under 2% during 2022-24.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Maybe, but children wouldn’t have go to the eye doctor as often to get prescriptions for new lenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

After what has happened, Malak wants to train as an eye doctor, to help others who suffer as she does.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2024

If you experience eye pain or redness, blurry vision or extra sensitivity to light, experts said that you should see an eye doctor, as these can be symptoms of an infection.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2024

My father, Bud Wharton, was an eye doctor.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver