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optometric

optometric

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About testing vision and deciding which glasses people need
  • adjective
  • /ˌɑptəˈmɛtrɪk/
  • Specialized
: optométrico
  • My friend works at an optometric clinic where they help patients find the right glasses to improve their vision.
  • Optometric Association
  • American Optometric

Examples

  • During the optometric examination, the doctor tested my eyesight and discussed lens options for correction.

  • The American Optometric Association established its Committee to Aid the Partially Sighted in 1959.

    Academic text (2004)
  • On an initial visit to the SEC, clients undergo a full optometric evaluation, during which their individual goals, based on their interests and needs, are established.

    Academic text (2004)
  • The first dealt only with entrance tests or simple optometric tests done at the beginning of routine comprehensive examinations.

    Blog text (13)
  • Other organizations such as AER, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Optometric Association need to step forward and take a more active role in promoting and assisting in the participation of the project.

    Academic text (2007)
  • It should provide facilities for a complete medical, psychological, psychiatric, ophthalmological, optometric, and socioeconomic evaluation for clients of all ages.

    Academic text (2006)
  • She is a Certified Optometric Vision Therapist serving students of all ages and is the Director of the Lifetime Eye Care Vision Therapy Center in Eugene, Oregon.

    Blog text (20)
  • Low vision optometric and ophthalmologic providers can work more closely with certified vision rehabilitation teachers to coordinate support services offered in the community, matching the needs of the individual who is visually impaired with the specific services that the person needs.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The American optometric Association provides guidelines for eye care professionals to improve their optometric practices.

Surface Forms

optometric positive

Morphology

optometric = optometry (transparent) = optometry + ic

Formed by adding the productive adjective suffix '-ic' to 'optometry' (with a predictable spelling adjustment), so the relation 'relating to optometry' is clear to learners.

Etymology

Optometric comes from the Greek root opt- meaning 'to see', the same root you see in optic and optician. So optometric relates to tests and care that measure your eyesight and help you get the right lenses or glasses.