ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmä-lə-jist 
ˌäp-,
-ˌthal-
: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician, optometrist
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The ophthalmologist will cut a corneal tissue flap using a laser or a special knife.
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Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Depending on the cause of your eye burning, your ophthalmologist may prescribe eye medications to treat your symptoms.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
Path to Dry Eye Diagnosis The path to determining the cause of your sudden dry eyes will usually begin with an ophthalmologist or optometrist (two types of eye specialists) taking a history to determine what may have caused the symptom.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Speak with an optometrist or ophthalmologist (eye doctors) to find the source of the burning sensation in your eyes.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
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Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Depending on the cause of your eye burning, your ophthalmologist may prescribe eye medications to treat your symptoms.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
Path to Dry Eye Diagnosis The path to determining the cause of your sudden dry eyes will usually begin with an ophthalmologist or optometrist (two types of eye specialists) taking a history to determine what may have caused the symptom.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Speak with an optometrist or ophthalmologist (eye doctors) to find the source of the burning sensation in your eyes.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
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ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jəst
ˌäp-,
-ˌthal-
: a physician specializing in ophthalmology compare optician sense 2, optometrist
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ophthalmologist
noun
oph·thal·mol·o·gist
ˌäf-thə(l)-ˈmäl-ə-jəst
ˌäp-
ˌäp-
-ˌthal-
: a physician who specializes in ophthalmology compare optician sense 2, optometrist
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