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Optometrist
/ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/
A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.
📖 Definitions of "Optometrist"
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A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.
🔄 Synonyms of "Optometrist"
1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| oculistnoun | An eye doctor; an ophthalmologist or optometrist. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Optometrist"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| oculistnoun | An eye doctor; an ophthalmologist or optometrist. |
| opticiannoun | (UK) A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment; an optometrist. |
| eye doctornoun | (chiefly US) An optometrist or ophthalmologist. |
| ocularistnoun | Someone who specializes in the fabrication and fitting of ocular prostheses for people who have lost an eye or eyes due to trauma or illness. |
| optomologistnoun | Misspelling of ophthalmologist. [A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.] |
| ophthalmistnoun | One skilled in ophthalmology. |
| paraoptometricnoun | (US) A person who assists an optometrist |
| ophthalmoscopistnoun | One who performs ophthalmoscopy. |
| otoscopistnoun | A person who uses an otoscope |
| refractionistnoun | An optometrist who specialises in refractive problems. |
| orthoptistnoun | One who practices orthoptics (muscular irregularities of the eye). |
| perimetristnoun | An ophthalmologist whose speciality is perimetry |
| dispensernoun | Something or someone that dispenses things. |
| audiometristnoun | A technician who carries out audiometry. |
| retinoscopistnoun | One who carries out retinoscopy. |
| hawk-eyenoun | (cricket, tennis) A system, using six static television cameras and sophisticated computing, to track the path of the ball in flight. |
| esotropenoun | A person who has esotropia |
| endocrinologistnoun | A person who is skilled at, or practices, endocrinology. |
| orthotistnoun | A person who makes or fits orthotic devices. |
| examinernoun | A person who sets an examination. |
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- theoptometrist
- anoptometrist
- oroptometrist
- youroptometrist
- andoptometrist
- myoptometrist
- licensedoptometrist
- registeredoptometrist
- behavioraloptometrist
- localoptometrist
- developmentaloptometrist
- hisoptometrist
- heroptometrist
- certifiedoptometrist
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