eye doctor

NOUN

medical doctor specializing in eyes

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ophthalmologist optometrist

WEAK

oculist optometric physician

Example Sentences

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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

What began as a subsequent visit to the eye doctor for a pair of glasses ended up becoming a life-altering diagnosis.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

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