optalmologo
optalmológo with stress marks
ophthalmologist; eye physician
Usage Note
Optalmologo is borrowed from Spanish 'oftalmólogo' and refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats eye diseases and disorders. Most Filipinos seek an optalmologo for serious eye conditions, distinguishing this specialist from an optometrist who handles routine vision care.
Examples
" Pumunta siya sa optalmologo. "
Natural Translation
He went to the ophthalmologist.
Literal Translation
Went he to ophthalmologist.
" Kumonsulta siya sa optalmologo dahil sa panlalabo ng mata. "
Natural Translation
He/she consulted an ophthalmologist due to blurred vision.
Literal Translation
Consulted he/she to ophthalmologist because of blurring of eye.
" Ipinayo ng optalmologo na operahan na ang kanyang katarata bago tuluyang lumabo ang kanyang paningin. "
Natural Translation
The ophthalmologist advised that his cataract be operated on before his vision blurred completely.
Literal Translation
Advised the ophthalmologist that operate-on already the his cataract before completely blur the his vision.
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