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Definition of optometrist

optometrist

/ɑːpˈtɑː.mə.trɪst/
op · tom · e · trist
Plural:optometrists
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Adjective:optometric
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optometrist Lexical Profile

optometrist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A licensed healthcare professional who examines the eyes and visual system for defects or abnormalities, prescribes corrective lenses, and diagnoses and treats certain eye conditions.

Example

"She scheduled an annual appointment with her optometrist to update her contact lens prescription."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with an 'ophthalmologist' (a medical doctor who performs eye surgery) and an 'optician' (a technician who fits and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses, but does not examine eyes).

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from 'optometry', derived from Ancient Greek 'optos' (seen, visible) and '-metria' (measuring), combined with the agent suffix '-ist'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Optometrist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/optometrist
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