oculist

A noun referring to a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses, or a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die beruflich den Sehsinn prüft und Brillen verordnet, oder einen Arzt, der auf die Diagnose und Behandlung von Augenkrankheiten spezialisiert ist.

1. Eye doctor (optometrist) B2 formal british medical

   A specialist who examines eyes, tests vision, and prescribes glasses or contact lenses.

   • The oculist recommended new reading glasses for her.
   • He visited the oculist for a routine eye exam.
   • The oculist tested his vision and updated his prescription.

   🇩🇪Augenarzt

   Synonyme: eye doctoroptometrist

2. Eye doctor (ophthalmologist) B2 formal british medical

   A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats eye diseases and performs eye surgery.

   • The oculist diagnosed her with glaucoma.
   • He was referred to an oculist for a cataract evaluation.
   • The oculist performed a successful laser surgery on his patient.

   🇩🇪Augenarzt (Ophthalmologe)

   Synonyme: eye doctorophthalmologist

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