op·tom·e·trist (ŏp-tŏm'ĭ-trĭst) n. A person who is professionally trained and licensed to examine the eyes for visual defects, diagnose problems or impairments, and prescribe corrective lenses or provide other types of treatment.
Main Entry: op·tom·e·trist Pronunciation: äp-'täm-&-tr&st Function: noun : a specialist licensed to practice optometry—compare OPHTHALMOLOGIST, OPTICIAN 2