Measurement of the range of vision, esp. by means of the optometer.
"The employment of subjective and objective mechanical means to determine the accomodative and refractive states of the eye and the scope of its function in general."
"The employment of any means, other than the use of drugs, for the measurement of the powers of vision and adaptation of lenses for the aid thereof."
a health care field that specializes in examining, diagnosing, treating and managing some diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions.
Evaluation of the eyes to test visual acuity and to prescribe lenses for vision improvement.
The practice of eye and vision care.
Measurement of the powers of vision adn the adaptation of lenses for the aid of faulty vision with methods other than drugs.
Process of measuring vision.
Practice limited to the examination of the eyes for defects and the prescribing of corrective lenses.
Professional examination and treatment of the eye for defects and faults of refraction.
Optometrists are independent, primary health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures, as well as diagnose related systemic conditions.
Specialists in this field examine the eye for defects in vision, then prescribe corrective lenses or exercises. Optometrists also diagnose and treat eye diseases.
The profession of examining, diagnosing, managing and treating eye diseases and defects of the visual system and associated structures. Go to Top
A specialty focusing on the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of disorders of the eye and vision care.
The profession of examining the eyes, measuring vision and prescribing corrective lenses, diagnosing diseases of the eye and treating certain conditions that do not require license as a medical doctor.
Optometry (Greek: optos meaning seen or visible and metria meaning measurement) is the health care profession concerned with examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the eyes and related structures and with determination and correction of vision problems using lenses and other optical aids http://www.answers.com/optometry&r=67.