oculist

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, специализирующегося на проверке зрения для назначения корректирующих очков, или врача, специализирующегося на диагностике и лечении заболеваний глаз.

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.

1. Eye doctor (optometrist)B2formalbritishmedical

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

   Окулист

   • 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.

   Synonymseye doctoroptometrist

2. Eye doctor (ophthalmologist)B2formalbritishmedical

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

   Окулист (офтальмолог)

   • 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.

   Synonymseye doctorophthalmologist