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Meaning of "optometry" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OPTOMETRY

optometry  [ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OPTOMETRY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Optometry is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OPTOMETRY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Optometry

Optometry is a healthcare profession concerned with the health of the eyes and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems, and vision information processing in humans. In the United States, Canada, Nigeria and Ghana, optometrists are doctors of optometry and are held to the same legal standards as any physician. Optometrists are trained to prescribe and fit lenses to improve vision, and to diagnose and treat various eye diseases. In all U.S. states optometrists are licensed to diagnose and treat diseases of the eye through topical diagnostic and therapeutic drugs, and oral drugs in 48 of the 50 states. Doctors of optometry are also able to perform certain types of laser surgery in some states. In other countries, patients are referred to different healthcare professionals, such as ophthalmologists, neurologists, and general medical practitioners, for further treatment or investigation.

Definition of optometry in the English dictionary

The definition of optometry in the dictionary is the science or practice of testing visual acuity and prescribing corrective lenses.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OPTOMETRY


cytometry
saɪˈtɒmɪtrɪ
cytophotometry
ˌsaɪtəʊfəʊˈtɒmɪtrɪ
densitometry
ˌdensɪˈtɒmɪtrɪ
erythrocytometry
ɪˌrɪθrəʊsaɪˈtɒmɪtrɪ
galactometry
ˌɡæləkˈtɒmɪtrɪ
geometry
dʒɪˈɒmɪtrɪ
magnetometry
ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtrɪ
microphotometry
ˈmaɪkrəʊfəˈtɒmɪtrɪ
morphometry
mɔːˈfɒmɪtrɪ
olfactometry
ˌɒlfækˈtɒmɪtrɪ
photometry
fəʊˈtɒmɪtrɪ
plastometry
plæsˈtɒmɪtrɪ
pneumatometry
ˌnjuːməˈtɒmɪtrɪ
pyrophotometry
ˌpaɪrəʊfəʊˈtɒmɪtrɪ
refractometry
ˌriːfrækˈtɒmɪtrɪ
sensitometry
ˌsɛnsɪˈtɒmɪtrɪ
spectrometry
spɛkˈtrɒmɪtrɪ
spectrophotometry
ˌspektrəʊfəʊˈtɒmɪtrɪ
stoichiometry
ˌstɔɪkɪˈɒmɪtrɪ
trigonometry
ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmɪtrɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OPTOMETRY

option
option money
optional
optional hyphen
optionality
optionally
optionee
options market
optoacoustic
optoelectronic
optoelectronics
optokinetic
optologist
optology
optometer
optometric
optometrical
optometrist
optophone
optronics

WORDS THAT END LIKE OPTOMETRY

altimetry
analytical geometry
anthropometry
astrometry
asymmetry
biometry
calorimetry
coordinate geometry
dosimetry
interferometry
isometry
poetry
psychometry
radiometry
supersymmetry
symmetry
tachometry
telemetry
variable-geometry
velocimetry
viscometry

Synonyms and antonyms of optometry in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «optometry» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OPTOMETRY

Find out the translation of optometry to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of optometry from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «optometry» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

验光
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

optometría
570 millions of speakers

English

optometry
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऑप्टोमेट्री
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البصريات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оптометрии
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

optometria
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপ্টোমেটরি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

optométrie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Optometri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Optometrie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

検眼
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

검안
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Optometri
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phép kiểm định
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அறிவியல் சாதனங்கள் கொண்டு கண்களை சோதனை செய்தல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओप्टोमेट्री
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

optometri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

optometria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

optometria
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оптометрії
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

optometrie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οπτομετρίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

optometrie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

optometri
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

optometri
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of optometry

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OPTOMETRY»

The term «optometry» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.371 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of optometry
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OPTOMETRY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «optometry» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «optometry» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about optometry

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPTOMETRY»

Discover the use of optometry in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to optometry and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Optometry: Science, Techniques and Clinical Management
From the fundamental science of vision to clinical techniques and the management of common ocular conditions, this book encompasses the essence of contemporary optometric practice.
Mark Rosenfield, Nicola Logan, Keith H. Edwards, 2009
2
Primary Care Optometry
This book is also an excellent guide to detecting systemic diseases that can have an effect on the visual system.
Theodore Grosvenor, Theodore P. Grosvenor, 2007
3
Optometry: Examination Review
This edition has been updated to reflect developments in optometry and related health-care fields. The material has been re-organized and new topics have been added. This work should provide a resource for the student and practitioner.
Linda Casser, 1994
4
Business Aspects of Optometry: Association of Practice ...
Count on this complete guide to setting up and managing an optometric practice!
APME, John G. Classe, Lawrence S. Thal, 2004
5
Pediatric optometry
Addresses current aspects of diagnosis and treatment of vision problems in children; flow charts guidelines etc.
Jerome Rosner, Joy Rosner, 1990
6
Clinical Pediatric Optometry
A comprehensive 'how-to' guide, this book supplies essential information for the complete optometric care of the infant and child.
Leonard J. Press, Bruce D. Moore, 1993
7
Principles and practice of pediatric optometry
Covers identification/assessment/mgmt of vision problems as well as technical issues of visual function of children.
Alfred A. Rosenbloom, Meredith W. Morgan, 1990
8
Paediatric Optometry
This comprehensive book provides clear discussions of the essential information needed for this rewarding yet challenging area of optometric practice.
William Harvey, Bernard Gilmartin, 2004
9
Cracking the Oat
"Access to 2 full-length practice tests; extensive Physics review covering electricity, mechanics, kinematics, and more; strategies for Math, Reading, and Science sections"--Cover.
‎2012
10
Business Aspects of Optometry
To succeed in practice, this is the one resource you need! Unique! Expert authors are practice management educators who teach the course in optometry schools.
Lawrence S. Thal, Sam Quintero, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPTOMETRY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term optometry is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Wyoming Optometric Association announces winners of the 2015 …
The Wyoming Optometric Association offers the award to a senior student who has been accepted into optometry school and is a Wyoming ... «Casper Journal, Jul 15»
2
BLOG: Moving your eye examination to primary care
This may also be the time to discuss referrals or other medical professionals to address management beyond the scope of optometry or the ... «Healio, Jul 15»
3
Health Center Receives Optometry Clinic Funding
Cape and Islands United Way has named Community Health Center of Cape Cod as a 2015-2016 “Impact Partner” and awarded $10,000 in ... «CapeNews.net, Jul 15»
4
Optometry students seeing rural Australia for the first time
Kevin Tran and Andrew Le, 4th year optometry students from UNSW, chose Wingham Eyecare to complete their two-week preceptorship with. «Wingham Chronicle, Jul 15»
5
Blue light symposium clarifies opportunities for optometry
Gary L. Morgan, OD, focuses his blog on AMD prevention, strategies for monitoring patients with AMD, the effects of blue light on the retina and ... «Healio, Jul 15»
6
OD research addresses all areas of the eye
Optometry was well represented at the annual meeting of the Association for ... treatments within the scope of optometry for recurrent corneal erosion (RCE). «Healio, Jul 15»
7
Korb's work altered course of contact lens industry
As part of Primary Care Optometry News' 20th anniversary celebration, we continue to highlight the accomplishments of optometry's modern day pioneers. «Healio, Jul 15»
8
Market for daily disposable contact lenses increases
At press time, a poll on Healio.com/Optometry showed that nearly half of respondents said 25% of their patients were currently wearing daily disposables. «Healio, Jul 15»
9
Kennedy CHC, MSPHS open new optometry practice in Worcester
The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center officially opened its new Worcester optometry practice at 631 Lincoln St., Worcester, on July ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
10
Optometry helps keep focus on the mission
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Nedrow, 31st Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometry technician, measures the intraocular pressure of ... «DVIDS, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Optometry [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/optometry>. May 2024 ».
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