Professional or Occupational Group
ophthalmologist Audio
oph·thal·mol·o·gist [ of-thuh l-mol-uh-jist, -thuh-, -thal-, op- ]
Definitions related to ophthalmologist (occupation):
  • (ophthalmologist) A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye problems, including injury and disease.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (ophthalmologist) A physician who specializes in treating the eye and eye disease.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • (ophthalmologist) A physician with a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (or analogous) who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye disorders, including more complex disorders that require surgery.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (ophthalmologists) Qualified medical professionals specializing in medical and surgical treatment of defects and diseases of the eye.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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