ophthalmologists

noun

plural of ophthalmologist
as in optometrists
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye

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Recent Examples of ophthalmologists How Heated Eye Masks Work Warm compresses have long been used by ophthalmologists to loosen clogged oil glands in the eyelids. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 16 June 2026 After all, ophthalmologists in the United States have an average take-home pay exceeding $400,000 per year. — Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 The practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques. — Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026 Located in Oklahoma City near the OU Health Sciences Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute also conducts vision research and trains future ophthalmologists through its residency and fellowship programs. — Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026 Indeed, the American economy looks more and more like Big Law, overtorqued toward financial firms that are pushing into our retirement accounts, buying up our ophthalmologists and car washes, and are becoming the largest indirect employers in the country. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
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  1. physicians
  2. doctors
  3. pediatricians
  4. obstetricians
  5. podiatrists
  6. pathologists
  7. clinicians
Noun
  • In Uganda, for example, Kerry says that her group has partnered with the Ministry of Health to build up emergency medicine by training 30 emergency medicine physicians.
    — Diane Cole, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The film centers on three American physicians – one Jewish, one Muslim, and one Zoroastrian – who volunteered their expertise in Gaza to treat Palestinian children severely wounded by Israeli armaments.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of physicians
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  • The arrangement also permitted Cuba to pay for some of the oil by sending doctors, athletic trainers, engineers, and other specialists to Venezuela, marking a significant step in the growing political and economic alliance between the two countries.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The most egregious perpetrators of fraud in the industry were corrupt doctors who were paid by patients to send insurance companies medical examination reports that omitted unfavorable findings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of doctors
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  • Researchers and pediatricians are increasingly emphasizing content, context and emotional experiences when assessing the potential effects of screen time, and that reframing is beginning to reshape the advice families get.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Vaccines have been so successful that many of today’s parents and many young pediatricians have never seen what these diseases can do.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pediatricians
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  • This would fund training, equipment, and teleconsultation so rural facilities without obstetricians can handle delivery emergencies.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Traditionally, obstetricians were required to be on call when their patients went into labor.
    — Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstetricians
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  • Arkansas communities need comprehensive access to all health-care professionals--including podiatrists--to keep patients healthy, prevent complications and reduce unnecessary costs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Amazon just slashed prices on New Balance shoes, including the Fresh Foam Roav V1, a sneaker loved and recommended by podiatrists, nurses, runners, and travelers alike.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of podiatrists
Noun
  • The necropsy was preformed by veterinary pathologists at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Veterinary pathologists at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance performed the necropsy, Fish and Wildlife said in a joint statement with the wildlife alliance and the raptor center.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pathologists
Noun
  • Every clinical breakthrough has cost implications, accelerates the pace of change and widens the gap between what is scientifically possible and what is practical for clinicians delivering care.
    — Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The fear has become so common that clinicians now have screening tools to assess and treat people with anxiety over mass violence.
    — Jillian Turanovic, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of clinicians

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