optometry

[ op-tom-i-tree ]

noun

1. the practice or profession of examining the eyes, by means of suitable instruments or appliances, for defects in vision and eye disorders in order to prescribe corrective lenses or other appropriate treatment.

optometry

/ ˌɒptəˈmɛtrɪk; ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪ /

noun

1. the science or practice of testing visual acuity and prescribing corrective lenses

Derived Forms

• optometric, adjective

Other Words From

• op·to·met·ri·cal [op-t, uh, -, me, -tri-k, uh, l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of optometry¹

First recorded in 1890–95; opto- + -metry

Example Sentences

The fire was set along a wall at the optometry center near a row of gas meters.

From Los Angeles Times

Four others that are adjacent to one another — the Rantisi children’s hospital, Al-Nasr Hospital, and two other medical centers specializing in optometry and psychiatry — were evacuated Friday.

From Seattle Times

But blaming blue light for this is contentious, said Laura Downie, an associate professor of optometry and vision sciences at the University of Melbourne and an author on the new review.

From Seattle Times

The optometry office worker has followed the latter advice.

From Seattle Times

The applications even reach into disciplines such as optometry and mental health:

From Salon