optometer

/ɑpˈtɑmɪtər/
noun
  1. An instrument used to measure the refractive power of the eye and determine the correct prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
    • She sat quietly while the optometer measured her vision for new glasses.
    • The optician used an optometer to check how well my eyes focus on distant objects.
    • Modern optometers are often computerized and give quick results.
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