Joseph Pulitzer

Whatever my trouble had been at first, it developed into separation of the retina in both eyes. From the day on which I first consulted the oculist up to the present time, about twenty-four years, I have only been three times in 'The World' building. Most people think I'm dead or living in Europe in complete retirement.

American Publisher

John Singer Sargent

Impressionism' was the name given to a certain form of observation when Monet, not content with using his eyes to see what things were or what they looked like as everybody had done before him, turned his attention to noting what took place on his own retina (as an oculist would test his own vision).

American Artist

An oculist is a medical expert, formally educated to diagnose and treat eye conditions.

Medical Specialist

Use 'oculist' in contexts where medical expertise and formal treatment are discussed.

Professional Context

'Oculist' carries a serious tone and should be used when referring to professional eye healthcare.

Medical Connotation

Recognize that 'oculist' used as a seller of glasses is outdated and rarer in modern English.

Historical Usage

Be aware that historical texts may use 'oculist' in reference to opticians, not medical doctors.

Understanding Context

Know that the meaning of 'oculist' has evolved; today, it primarily means eye doctors.