optometry
[/ɒpˈtɒmɪtri/ or /ɑːpˈtɑːmɪtri/]
nounfeminine
optometria
1. The profession or practice of testing eyes and prescribing corrective lenses or other optical aids without performing surgery
She studied optometry in college and now works as a licensed optometrist.
Ela estudou optometria na faculdade e agora trabalha como optometrista licenciada.
2. The clinical science of measuring refractive errors of the eye and dispensing corrective lenses
Modern optometry includes digital eye examinations and advanced diagnostic tools.
A optometria moderna inclui exames oftalmológicos digitais e ferramentas diagnósticas avançadas.
In Brazil, optometry (optometria) is a recognized healthcare profession, though less prestigious than ophthalmology (oftalmologia). Optometrists can perform eye exams and prescribe glasses/contacts but cannot perform surgery. In the USA, optometry is a well-established, highly regulated profession requiring a Doctor of Optometry degree. The distinction between optometrists and ophthalmologists is important in both cultures.
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