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optometrist Audio
op·tom·e·trist [ op-tom-i-trist ]
Definitions related to optometrist:
  • A health care professional licensed to examine the eye, and diagnose and treat some eye diseases.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • A physician with a Doctor of Optometry degree (or analogous) that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Qualified professionals trained in primary eye and vision care, including measurement of visual abilities, diagnosing disorders of the visual system and provision of treatment such as prescriptions for correction of visual defects with lenses or glasses and vision therapy.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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