Definitions for optometryɒpˈtɒm ɪ tri
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
op•tom•e•tryɒpˈtɒm ɪ tri(n.)
the practice or profession of examining the eyes for defects of vision and eye disorders in order to prescribe corrective lenses or other appropriate treatment.
Category: Ophthalmology
Origin of optometry:
1890–95
op•to•met•ri•calˌɒp təˈmɛ trɪ kəl(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
optometry(noun)
the practice of an optometrist
Wiktionary
optometry(Noun)
the art and science of vision and eye care
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Optometry
The professional practice of primary eye and vision care that includes the measurement of visual refractive power and the correction of visual defects with lenses or glasses.
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