n. [ Optic + -gram: cf. F. optogramme. ] (Physiol.) An image of external objects fixed on the retina by the photochemical action of light on the visual purple. See Optography. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Optic + -graphy. ] (Physiol.) The production of an optogram on the retina by the photochemical action of light on the visual purple; the fixation of an image in the eye. The object so photographed shows white on a purple or red background. See
n. [ Optic + -meter. ] (Physiol.) An instrument for measuring the distance of distinct vision, mainly for the selection of eveglasses. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who is skilled in or practices optometry, especially one who examines the eyes for defects in vision and prescribes the proper lenses to correct any defects discovered. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ]
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