noun
ophthalmologist; eye doctor
Medical professional specializing in eye care and surgery.
目の調子が悪いので、眼科医に診てもらった。
My eyes were bothering me, so I saw an ophthalmologist.
医者 is a general term for a medical doctor; 眼科医 specifies an eye specialist.
Compound of 眼科 (ophthalmology) + 医 (doctor).