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optometry

/ɒptˈɒmɪtri/ noun · British & US
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What does optometry mean?

noun

The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye and vision. It involves the examination and correction of vision using lenses, prisms, and other optical instruments.

Example

"The optometrist prescribed glasses to correct the patient's nearsightedness."

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