Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which means- "a qualified medical doctor who specialises in the treatment of diseases of the eye".

• A. Optometrist
• B. Optician
• C. Occultist
• D. Oculist

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Oculist

• Oculist: An outdated term that historically referred to a medical doctor specializing in eye diseases, now commonly known as an ophthalmologist.

• Optometrist: A healthcare professional trained to examine eyes for visual defects, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses. Optometrists are not medical doctors and do not perform eye surgeries.

• Optician: A technician skilled in fitting and dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions from ophthalmologists or optometrists. Opticians do not diagnose or treat eye diseases.

• Occultist: This term is unrelated to eye care. An occultist is someone who studies or practices the occult, which pertains to mystical, supernatural, or magical phenomena.