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oculista

[o.ku.LIS.ta]
nounmasculine/femininepl: oculistas
ophthalmologist; eye doctor
1. A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders
I have an appointment with the ophthalmologist next week to check my vision.
Tenho uma consulta com o oculista na próxima semana para verificar minha visão.
2. A healthcare professional who performs eye examinations and prescribes corrective lenses
The eye doctor prescribed new glasses for my myopia.
O oculista prescreveu óculos novos para minha miopia.
Synonyms
oftalmologistamédico oftalmologistaoftalmólogo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oculista
Most common term used in Brazil
Portugal
oftalmologista
More formal/technical term preferred in Portugal; oculista also used colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

ir ao oculista (to go to the eye doctor)
consulta com oculista (eye doctor appointment)
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