The optometrist
Example: The optometrist checked my eyes for new glasses.
Definition
"The optometrist" is a medical professional who examines eyes to detect vision problems, prescribes corrective lenses, and diagnoses certain eye conditions to help maintain or improve eye health.
Etymology
The word "the optometrist" comes from the Greek roots 'optos' meaning 'seen' and 'metron' meaning 'measure.' It was coined in the early 20th century to describe specialists who measure vision and prescribe glasses. Did you know the term reflects the core job: measuring sight?
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"The optometrist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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