a physician who specializes in diagnosing and prescribing treatment for defects, injuries, and diseases of the eye, and is skilled at delicate eye surgery, such as that required to remove cataracts; called also oculist.

What is the difference between optometrist and oculist?

Optometrists are eye care professionals who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment and management of vision changes. ... An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care.

Who is an oculist optician?

Oculist is an individual who may be a medically trained individual whose specialty is to test someone's vision and to prescribe corrective lenses: “She is married to an oculist who is an expert in checking the eyesight and recommending correct number for specs.”