opticianry

opticianry
The professional practice of filling prescriptions for ophthalmic lenses, dispensing spectacles, and making and fitting contact lenses.

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op·ti·cian·ry -rē n, pl -ries the profession or practice of an optician

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op·ti·cian·ry (op-tishґən-re) the science of optics as applied to filling and adapting of ophthalmic prescriptions and products.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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