What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctor seen by soldier about damaged eye who operates illicitly? (10)" mean?

The definition is "who operates illicitly?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MO (synonym="Medical Officer, so “doctor seen by soldier”") + ON (synonym="“about”") + SHINER (synonym="“damaged eye”") = MOONSHINER; definition: "who operates illicitly?" The answer is MOONSHINER.

Doctor seen by soldier about damaged eye who operates illicitly? (10)

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