Ophthalmologist vs. Oculist

Ophthalmologist vs. Oculist — Is There a Difference?

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Difference Between Ophthalmologist and Oculist

Ophthalmologistnoun

A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.

Oculistnoun

An ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologistnoun

a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of diseases of the eye

Oculistnoun

An optometrist

Oculistnoun

a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses

Oculistnoun

a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of diseases of the eye

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