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optometry
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op·tom·e·try  (p-tm-tr)
n.
The practice or profession of an optometrist.

[Greek optos, visible; see okw- in Indo-European roots + -metry.]

opto·metric (pt-mtrk), opto·metri·cal (-r-kl) adj.

optometry [ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪ]
n
(Medicine) the science or practice of testing visual acuity and prescribing corrective lenses
optometric  [ˌɒptəˈmɛtrɪk] adj

optometry
the practice or profession of testing eyes for defects in vision and the prescribing of corrective glasses. — optometrist, n. — optometrical, adj.
See also: Eyes
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.optometry - the practice of an optometristoptometry - the practice of an optometrist      
practice - the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired"
Translations
optometry [ɒpˈtɒmətrɪ] Noptometría f
optometry
nOptometrie f
optometry [ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪ] noptometria


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