noun
- a doctor who specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the eyes
Usage: somewhat dated; ophthalmologist is more commonly used
Examples
- The oculist examined her eyes and prescribed new glasses.
- My grandmother visited the oculist for her cataract surgery.
- The oculist recommended eye drops for the infection.
- After the accident, he was referred to an oculist.
- The oculist’s office was filled with various eye examination equipment.
- She decided to become an oculist after her own vision problems were successfully treated.