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optician

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/ɒpˈtɪʃən/ · op-ti-cian

A professional who specializes in eye care, particularly in fitting and dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Meanings

nounformal

A professional who specializes in eye care, particularly in fitting and dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses.

ایک پیشہ ور جو آنکھوں کی دیکھ بھال میں ماہر ہوتا ہے، خاص طور پر عینک اور کانٹیکٹ لینس کی فراہمی اور فٹنگ میں۔

بینائی دان

binaai daan

Synonyms

ocularisteye specialistvision care providerنظریاتیبصری ماہرآنکھوں کا ماہر

Antonyms

non-specialistlaypersonغیر ماہرعام آدمی

Common Collocations

  • licensed optician
  • optician's office
  • optician services

Example Sentences

I visited the optician for an eye exam.

میں آنکھوں کے معائنے کے لیے بینائی دان کے پاس گیا۔

main aankhon ke muayene ke liye binaai daan ke paas gaya.

The optician recommended new glasses for my vision.

بینائی دان نے میری نظر کے لیے نئی عینک تجویز کی۔

binaai daan ne meri nazar ke liye nayi aainak tajweez ki.

It's important to have regular check-ups with your optician.

اپنے بینائی دان کے ساتھ باقاعدہ چیک اپ کرنا اہم ہے۔

apne binaai daan ke saath baqaida check-up karna ahm hai.

Easily Confused With

ophthalmologist:An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care, while an optician focuses on eyewear and fitting.

Word Family

optometry
nounبینا ئش
optical
adjectiveبصری
optics
nounنظریات

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Opticians help you 'opt' for the best vision through lenses.

A person trying on different glasses in a bright optical shop.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "opticus" — of or relating to vision

First known use: 17th century

The word 'optician' originated from the Latin 'opticus', which referred to vision. It evolved through Old French and became used in English to denote a professional dealing with lenses and eyewear.