oculist

• Nom désignant une personne spécialisée dans l’examen de la vue pour prescrire des lunettes correctrices, ou un médecin spécialisé dans le diagnostic et le traitement des maladies des yeux.

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.

   Ophtalmologiste ou optométriste

   • 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.

   Synonymeseye doctoroptometrist

2. Eye doctor (ophthalmologist)B2formalbritishmedical

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

   Ophtalmologue

   • 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.

   Synonymeseye doctorophthalmologist