optometrist
optometrist — noun
- optometristsingular
- optometristsplural
1. a person who is trained and licensed to test people's vision and to provide eyeg
a person who is trained and licensed to test people's vision and to provide eyeglasses or contact lenses if they are needed
Rafael went to the optometrist because his distance vision had become blurry.
visit an optometrist for vision problems
The optometrist tested Jessica's eyes and told her she needed reading glasses.
optometrist tests eyes and prescribes glasses
Before her appointment, Chiara asked the optometrist about headaches and tired eyes.
Daichi's optometrist examined his eyes carefully and recommended special contact lenses for dry eyes.
Most people should visit an optometrist every two years for a routine eye check.
- eye doctor
less formal everyday term for any eye-care professional, including both optometrists and ophthalmologists
- vision specialist
emphasises the role of testing and correcting vision rather than treating disease
- optician
often confused; an optician fits and sells glasses based on a prescription but does not test eyes
用法筆記
Countable noun. In Taiwan, optometrists (驗光師) are licensed professionals who test vision and fit glasses or contact lenses, which is different from an ophthalmologist (眼科醫生), who is a medical doctor qualified to treat eye diseases and perform surgery.