Optometrist
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British pronunciation/ˈɒptə‍ʊmˌɛtɹɪst/
American pronunciation/ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/

Definition & Meaning of "optometrist"

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a professional whose job is examining people's eyes and telling them what type of glasses they should wear

optometrist definition and meaning

Who is an "optometrist"?

An optometrist is a healthcare professional who specializes in providing basic eye care. These specialists perform thorough eye exams to evaluate vision and eye health, prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, and diagnose and manage various eye conditions and diseases. Optometrists also check for conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration and may provide care before and after eye surgery.

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The optometrist detected early signs of glaucoma during Tom's routine eye examination.
The optometrist used a flashlight to examine the dilation of the patient's pupils.
Many people confuse opticians with optometrists, but opticians primarily focus on fitting eyeglasses and contact lenses.
The optometrist specializes in ocular health, diagnosing and treating various eye conditions.
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