Optometrist: meaning, definitions and examples

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optometrist

 

[ ษ’pหˆtษ’mษ™trษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical profession

An optometrist is a healthcare professional who is trained to examine, diagnose, and treat a variety of visual problems and eye diseases. They prescribe corrective lenses, such as glasses or contact lenses, and may also provide vision therapy and rehabilitation services. Optometrists play a crucial role in primary eye care, helping to ensure the overall health of a patient's vision. In many regions, they also have the authority to prescribe certain medications related to eye care.

Synonyms

eye doctor, optical physician, vision specialist.

Examples of usage

  • I need to visit the optometrist for an eye exam.
  • The optometrist prescribed me new glasses.
  • After seeing the optometrist, I learned I have astigmatism.
  • Optometrists can also detect early signs of diseases like diabetes.

Translations

Translations of the word "optometrist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น optometrista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคชเฅเคŸเฅ‹เคฎเฅ‡เคŸเฅเคฐเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Optometrist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ optometris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟั‚ะพะผะตั‚ั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ optyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒ—ใƒˆใƒกใƒˆใƒชใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท optomรฉtriste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ optometrista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท optometrist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒ€์•ˆ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎุตุงุฆูŠ ุจุตุฑูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ optometrista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ optometrista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ชŒๅ…‰ๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ optometrist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝndisfrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฟั‚ะพะผะตั‚ั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ optometrist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ optometrista

Etymology

The term 'optometrist' arises from the combination of the Greek words 'opsis,' meaning 'sight' or 'view,' and 'metron,' meaning 'measure.' The role of the optometrist has evolved since the early 20th century, originally referring to someone who measures sight without taking on the title of a physician. The profession gained recognition as optometrists began to be trained in various aspects of eye care and as vision science advanced. In the United States and many other countries, the optometrist's role has expanded to include the diagnosis and treatment of visual impairments and eye diseases. The establishment of formal education and training for optometrists in the 1960s and 1970s contributed significantly to the legitimacy of the profession, leading to regulation and licensing in various parts of the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,253, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.