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op⋅tom⋅e⋅try
[op-tom-i-tree] 
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–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. |
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| op·tom·e·try (ŏp-tŏm'ĭ-trē) n. The practice or profession of an optometrist. [Greek optos, visible; see okw- in Indo-European roots + -metry.] op'to·met'ric (ŏp'tə-mět'rĭk), op'to·met'ri·cal (-rĭ-kəl) adj. |
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Optometry
Op*tom"e*try\, n. 1. (Med.) Measurement of the range of vision, esp. by means of the optometer. 2. As defined (with minor variations) in the statutes of various States of the United States: (a) "The employment of subjective and objective mechanical means to determine the accomodative and refractive states of the eye and the scope of its function in general." (b) "The employment of any means, other than the use of drugs, for the measurement of the powers of vision and adaptation of lenses for the aid thereof."
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optometry
1886, from optometer (1738), an instrument for testing vision, from opto- "sight," from Gk. optos "seen, visible" + Gk. metron "measure" (see meter (2)). Probably influenced by Fr. optométrie.
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Main Entry: op·tom·e·try
Pronunciation: -trE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -tries
: the health-careprofession concerned especially with examining the eye for defects and faults of refraction, with prescribing corrective lenses or eye exercises, with diagnosing diseases of the eye, and with treatingsuch diseases or referring them for treatment —op·to·met·ric /"äp-t&-'me-trik/ adjective
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optometry op·tom·e·try (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.
op·tom'e·trist n.
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