| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Eye specialist | Medicine | Medical practitioner who limits his field to diseases and disorders of the eye and its appendages; a physician that specializes in the study and treatment of defects and diseases of the eye. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Eye specialist | Occupations | Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of eyes: Examines patient for symptoms indicative of organic or congenital ocular disorders, and determines nature and extent of injury or disorder. Performs various tests to determine vision loss. Prescribes and administers medications, and performs surgery, if indicated. Directs remedial activities to aid in regaining vision, or to utilize sight remaining, by writing prescriptions for corrective glasses, and instructing patient in eye exercises. (references) | |
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