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bioptic

bioptic

8.9
Describing special glasses or lenses that help people who cannot see well view distant things
  • adjective
  • /baɪˈɒptɪk/
  • Specialized
: bióptico
  • A bioptic telescope allows users to see both near and far objects more clearly.
  • bioptic lenses
  • bioptic telescope
  • bioptic driver

Examples

  • Similar to other vision requirements by licensing agencies, there is considerable variation in the acceptance of bioptic telescope systems in North America.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The left eye could be corrected to 20/40 with a bioptic telescope.

    Academic text (2004)
  • In some states, however, formal bioptic driver education is either not required or not available.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Work to establish comprehensive bioptic driver education programs in your state if none exist.

    Academic text (2004)
  • When driving, a bioptic user uses his or her standard optical correction for most of the driving task.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Work to establish legal allowances for bioptic drivers in your state if none exist.

    Academic text (2004)
  • In some states, a medical advisory board reviews all applications for bioptic driver's licenses.

    Academic text (2004)
  • What are the effects of bioptic telescopes and field-enhancement devices on the driving performance of individuals with low vision?

    Academic text (2008)
  • Using a bioptic telescope is analogous to using a rearview mirror.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Part of this conflict stems from misunderstandings about the proper fitting and use of bioptic telescope systems when they are worn while driving.

    Academic text (2008)

Synonyms

optical
vsbioptic
  • Specialized
77 4.4

Relating to the eye, to seeing, or to the use of light in science

is limited to special vision aids and lenses rather than general light science
optic
vsbioptic
  • Specialized
44 6.0

Relating to the eye or seeing

is specific to special lenses or devices that aid vision with both eyes

Surface Forms

bioptic positive

Morphology

bioptic = optic (semi-transparent) = bi + optic

The prefix 'bi-' indicates two, and 'optic' relates to vision, but the specific application to special lenses is not immediately obvious.

Etymology

Bioptic comes from bi- 'two' and optic 'eye', like bicycle for 'two' and optician for 'eye'. So a bioptic device or pair of glasses uses two lenses or both eyes to help someone see better at a distance.