optometrist

/ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/

UK: /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/

optometrist

English Noun Top 49,487

Definition

A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.

Etymology

From opto- + -metry + -ist.