Oculist \Oc"u*list\, n. [L. oculus the eye: cf. F. oculiste.] One skilled in treating diseases of the eye.
oculist n 1: a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses [syn: {optometrist}] 2: a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of diseases of the eye [syn: {ophthalmologist}, {eye doctor}]