English word optometrist comes from English -ist, English -metry (Forming nouns relating to measures and measurement.), English opto- (Eye, vision, light.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ist | English (eng) | Added to words to form nouns denoting:. A person who holds bigoted, partial views.. A person who uses a technological device of some kind. ;a person with a particular creative or academic role. ;one who has a certain political tendency. ;one who owns or manages something. ;one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;. |
| -metry | English (eng) | Forming nouns relating to measures and measurement. |
| opto- | English (eng) | Eye, vision, light. |
| optometrist | English (eng) | A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment. |