Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An instrument for measuring the refractive powers of the eye. Also
optimeter .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Physiol.) An instrument for measuring the distance of distinct vision, mainly for the selection of eveglasses.
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- noun An
instrument for measuring thefocus of thelens of theeye .
Etymologies
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Examples
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“Yup,” he taunted, as if the optometer merely confirmed his suspicions.
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Upon the whole, Dr. Bull's optometer permits of measuring the amplitude of accommodation, and, consequently, of obtaining the approximate age of people, of knowing the extreme distances of the accommodation, and of quickly finding the number of the glass necessary for each one.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 620, November 19,1887 Various
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Now, the Javal-Bull optometer permits of a quick determination of the value of the amplitude of accommodation in _dioptries_.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 620, November 19,1887 Various
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Dr. J.val has just presented to the Academy of Medicine a very ingenious and practical optometer devised by George J. Bull, a young
Scientific American Supplement, No. 620, November 19,1887 Various
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All essential detector data is stored in the detector's data coupler so that any number of sensors with associated components like optical filters, integrating spheres and other input devices can be interchanged on the optometer for error free system set-up.
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“Don’t blink,” he ordered, pulling an optometer from his utility belt.
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