eye doctor

NOUN

medical doctor specializing in eyes

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ophthalmologist optometrist

WEAK

oculist optometric physician

Example Sentences

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But based on conversations with school nurses, Chung said only about 7% of those children then go to an eye doctor and come back to school with glasses.

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

I need to go to the eye doctor next week.

From "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros