optometry
[ op-tom-i-tree ]
/ ɒpˈtɒm ɪ tri /
noun
the practice or profession of examining the eyes, by means of suitable instruments or appliances, for defects in vision and eye disorders in order to prescribe corrective lenses or other appropriate treatment.
Nearby words
optoelectronics, optokinetic, optometer, optometrical, optometrist, optometry, optomyometer, optophone, optotype, opulence, opulent
Related formsop·to·met·ri·cal [op-tuh-me-tri-kuh l] /ˌɒp təˈmɛ trɪ kəl/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for optometry
optometry
/ (ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪ) /
noun
the science or practice of testing visual acuity and prescribing corrective lenses
Derived Formsoptometric (ˌɒptəˈmɛtrɪk), adjective
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Word Origin and History for optometry
optometry
1886, from optometer (1738), an instrument for testing vision, from opto- "sight," from Greek optos "seen, visible" (see optic) + -metry. Probably influenced by French optométrie.
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Medicine definitions for optometry
optometry
[ ŏp-tŏm′ĭ-trē ]
n.
The health care profession concerned with examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the eyes and related structures, and with determination and correction of vision problems using lenses and other optical aids.
Related formsop•tom′e•trist n.
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