Definition

A professional who examines eyes to find vision problems, diagnoses issues, and prescribes glasses or other treatments.

Example

I need to see an optometrist for my eye exam.

Conversation

I think I need to see an optometrist soon because my vision is getting blurry.

That sounds like a good idea; it’s important to take care of your eyes.

Yeah, I just want to make sure there’s nothing serious going on.

Definitely! An optometrist can help you with that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Optometrist → It is formed from "opto-" (from Greek "optos", meaning seen or visible) and "metrist" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). An optometrist is a professional who measures vision and eye health.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'measures' ('metron') what you can 'see' ('opto-') — that's why an optometrist is someone who assesses your vision.

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