A person skilled in the measurement of vision, but who cannot treat eye diseases or prescribe medication is known as an

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An optometrist, abbreviated as OD, (doctor of optometry) is a professional skilled in the measurement of vision. An optometrist is not a medical doctor and cannot prescribe medications nor treat eye conditions. The word breaks down into the suffix -metrist meaning skilled in measurement, and the root/combining form opt/o- mean vision. The definition is skilled in measuring vision.

A Person Skilled in the Measurement of Vision, but Who