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Definition of Oculist
1. Noun. A person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses.
Exact synonyms: Optometrist
Generic synonyms: Specialiser, Specialist, Specializer
Derivative terms: Oculus, Optometry
Generic synonyms: Specialiser, Specialist, Specializer
Derivative terms: Oculus, Optometry
2. Noun. A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye.
Exact synonyms: Eye Doctor, Ophthalmologist
Generic synonyms: Medical Specialist, Specialist
Specialized synonyms: Hermann Snellen, Snellen
Derivative terms: Ophthalmology
Generic synonyms: Medical Specialist, Specialist
Specialized synonyms: Hermann Snellen, Snellen
Derivative terms: Ophthalmology
Definition of Oculist
1. n. One skilled in treating diseases of the eye.
Definition of Oculist
1. Noun. An ophthalmologist ¹
2. Noun. An optometrist ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Oculist
1. a physician who treats diseases of the eye [n -S]
Medical Definition of Oculist
1. One skilled in treating diseases of the eye. Origin: L. Oculus the eye: cf. F. Oculiste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)