Named Groups

Optometrists

Qualified professionals trained in primary eye and vision care, including measurement of visual abilities, diagnosing disorders of the visual system and provision of treatment such as prescriptions for correction of visual defects with lenses or glasses and vision therapy.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Qualified professionals trained in primary eye and vision care, including measurement of visual abilities, diagnosing disorders of the visual system and provision of treatment such as prescriptions for correction of visual defects with lenses or glasses and vision therapy.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Optometrist

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12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, education, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, organization & administration, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Optometry (1963-2016)

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  1. M01w.526.485.725w
  2. N02.360.725w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Optometrists. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072162. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072162
  2. Optometrists. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optometrist
  3. Optometrists. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3354501