Editing Optometry (section)

== Etymology ==
The term "optometry" comes from the Greek words ''[[wikt:ὄψις#Ancient Greek|ὄψις]]'' (''opsis''; "view") and ''[[wikt:μέτρον#Ancient Greek|μέτρον]]'' (''metron''; "something used to measure", "measure", "rule"). The word entered the language when the instrument for measuring vision was called an [[Optometer (ophthalmic instrument)|optometer]], (before the terms [[phoropter]] or refractor were used). The root word ''opto'' is a shortened form derived from the Greek word ''ophthalmos'' meaning, "eye." Like most healthcare professions, the education and certification of optometrists are regulated in most countries. Optometric professionals and optometry-related organizations interact with governmental agencies, other healthcare professionals, and the community to deliver eye and vision care.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}}