Optometrist (Noun)
Meaning
A person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The optometrist examined my eyes and prescribed a new pair of glasses to correct my nearsightedness.
- After noticing a change in her vision, Sarah made an appointment with an optometrist to get her eyes checked.
- The optometrist's office was filled with various machines and devices used to test patients' eyesight.
- As an optometrist, Dr. Lee spent most of her day examining patients and prescribing corrective lenses.
- The optometrist recommended that I wear my glasses at all times to correct my astigmatism.