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optometristenUK
optometristone who examines eyes and measures vision
Not to be confused with:ophthalmologist – physician specializing in the eye optician – one who makes lenses and eyeglasses op·tom·e·trist O0102800 (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.optometrist (ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst) n (Medicine) a person who is qualified to examine the eyes and prescribe and supply spectacles and contact lenses. Also called (esp Brit): ophthalmic optician Compare optician, ophthalmologistop•tom•e•trist (ɒpˈtɒm ɪ trɪst)
n. a licensed professional who practices optometry. [1900–05] optometristSpecialist in the testing eyes and prescribing of lenses to correct vision.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  optometrist - a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glassesoculistspecialiser, specialist, specializer - an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning |
TranslationsoptometristenUK
optometrist a person who is qualified to examine the eyes and prescribe and supply spectacles and contact lenses optometrist[äp′täm·ə‚trist] (medicine) One who measures the degrees of visual powers, without the aid of cycloplegic or mydriatic agents. optometristenUK
optometrist [op-tom´ĕ-trist] a specialist in optometry; an independent primary health care provider who examines the eyes to evaluate health and visual abilities, diagnoses eye diseases and conditions of the eye and visual system, and provides necessary treatment such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, vision therapy, and low vision aids; optometrists may also perform certain surgical procedures. In most states, they may use drugs to treat eye disease. Optometrists are not medical doctors and are educated and licensed in accordance with state laws. Preparation includes a preprofessional undergraduate degree and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to a degree of Doctor of Optometry (OD); some optometrists also complete a residency.op·tom·e·trist (op-tom'ĕ-trist), Do not confuse this word with ophthalmologist or optician.One who practices optometry.optometrist (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.optometrist An allied health professional who tests eyes and prescribes lenses to correct sight problems.
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2 years of college plus 4 years of optometry school.op·tom·e·trist (op-tom'ĕ-trist) One who practices optometry. optometrist The American equivalent of ophthalmic OPTICIAN.OptometristA medical professional who examines and tests the eyes for disease and treats visual disorders by prescribing corrective lenses and/or vision therapy. In many states, optometrists are licensed to use diagnostic and therapeutic drugs to treat certain ocular diseases.Mentioned in: Myopiaoptometrist A person trained in the practice of optometry. The World Council of Optometry defines optometrists as 'the primary healthcare practitioners of the eye and visual system who provide comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction and dispensing, the detection/diagnosis and management of diseases in the eye, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system'. Syn. ophthalmic optician (term used principally in the UK and the Republic of Ireland); optician-optometrist (term used in some European countries); optometric physician (term used in some US states, especially where therapeutic drugs are used).optometristenUK
Synonyms for optometristnoun a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glassesSynonymsRelated Words- specialiser
- specialist
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