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Optometrists MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Optometrists
Tree Number(s)
M01.526.485.725
N02.360.725
Unique ID
D000072162
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000072162
Scope Note
Qualified professionals trained in primary eye and vision care, including measurement of visual abilities, diagnosing disorders of the visual system and provision of treatment such as prescriptions for correction of visual defects with lenses or glasses and vision therapy.
Previous Indexing
Optometry (1963-2016)
Public MeSH Note
2017
History Note
2017
Date Established
2017/01/01
Date of Entry
2016/07/08
Revision Date
2018/06/29
Optometrists Preferred
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