From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishoculistoc‧u‧list /ˈɒkjəlɪst $ ˈɑːk-/ noun [countable] old-fashioned MNa doctor who examines and treats people’s eyes
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oculist• He had thought about sending her to the oculist and he was much nicer to Gran.• Had me take him into Salisbury to the oculist.• Something about that visit to the oculist in Salisbury with Marcus, he wrote.Origin oculist (1600-1700) French oculiste, from Latin oculus; → OCULAR 