Definition of ophthalmist in English:
ophthalmist
(also opthalmist)
noun ɒfˈθalmɪstɒpˈθalmɪst
rare An expert in the structure and functions of the eye; an oculist.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Lancelot Andrewes (1555–1626), bishop of Winchester. From ancient Greek ὀϕθαλμός eye + -ist.