Meaning of the word optometrist in English

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optometrist

US /ɑːpˈtɑː.mə.trɪst/
UK /ɒpˈtɒm.ə.trɪst/
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Noun

a person who practices optometry

Example:
I need to see an optometrist for my annual eye exam.
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.