"Optometry" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The professional practice of primary eye and vision care that includes the measurement of visual refractive power and the correction of visual defects with lenses or glasses.
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D009907
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H02.553
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| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Optometry" by people in Profiles.
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The Importance of Health Literacy in Addressing Eye Health and Eye Care Disparities. Ophthalmology. 2022 10; 129(10):e137-e145.
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Driving forces and current trends in private equity acquisitions within ophthalmology. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2022 Sep 01; 33(5):347-351.
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Autorefraction-Based Prescription and Mailed Delivery of Eyeglasses. Ophthalmology. 2018 01; 125(1):137-138.
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Testing the FOCOMETER--A new refractometer. Optom Vis Sci. 1993 Apr; 70(4):332-8.