dioptometer

[ dahy-op-tom-i-ter ]

nounOphthalmology.
  1. an instrument for measuring the refraction of the eye.

Origin of dioptometer

1

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British Dictionary definitions for dioptometer

dioptometer

/ (ˌdaɪɒpˈtɒmɪtə) /


noun
  1. an instrument for measuring ocular refraction

Origin of dioptometer

1
from di- ² + opt (ic) + meter

Derived forms of dioptometer

  • dioptometry, noun

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