Ophthalmologist

Origin

From ophthalmology, from Ancient Greek ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmos, "eye") + -λογία (-logia, "the study of"), from λόγος.

Full definition of ophthalmologist

Noun

1. A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.

Synonyms

• oculist
• eye doctor
• eye MD, eye M.D.