optometry

op·tom·e·try  (p-tm-tr)

n.

The practice or profession of an optometrist.

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

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

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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

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Noun

1.

optometry - the practice of an optometrist practice - the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired"