Definition

A doctor who specializes in eye care and treats eye diseases.

Example

I need to see an oculist for my vision problems.

Conversation

I'm thinking about visiting an oculist soon because my eyes have been bothering me.

That sounds like a good idea. It's important to take care of your eyes.

Yeah, I just want to make sure everything is okay with my vision.

Definitely! An oculist can help you with that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oculist → It is formed from "oculus" (meaning eye) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or specializes in). An oculist is a specialist in the field of eyes, particularly in vision and eye care.

Memory Tip

Think of 'oculus' which means eye, and remember that an oculist is someone who specializes in eye care.

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