- measurement of the range and power of vision
- the profession of examining the eyes and measuring errors in refraction and of prescribing glasses to correct these defects
Origin of optometry
opto- + -metryoptometry
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optometry
noun
The practice or profession of an optometrist.
Origin of optometry
Greek optos visible ; see okw- in Indo-European roots. -metryRelated Forms:
- op′to·met′ric op′to·met′ri·cal
adjective
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Noun
(uncountable)
- the art and science of vision and eye care
Origin
opto- +"Ž -metry
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optometry - Medical Definition
n.
The practice or profession of an optometrist.
Related Forms:
- op′to·met′ric (ŏp′tə-mĕt′rĭk) op′to·met′ri·cal (-rĭ-kəl)
adj.
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