noun
optometrist
op-TO-muht-rihst
noun
1
A professional trained to examine eyes, test vision, and prescribe glasses or contact lenses.
"My optometrist said I need a stronger prescription this year."
How to Use Optometrist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe eye specialist you visit for a vision test and glasses prescription.
Common mistake
An optometrist tests vision and prescribes lenses; an ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who can also perform eye surgery.
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Word Forms
optometrists plural
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Etymology
Formed from optometry plus the person-suffix -ist.