"autorefractometer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: autorefractometers [plural]
Etymology: From auto- + refraction + -meter. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|auto|refraction|meter}} auto- + refraction + -meter Head templates: {{en-noun}} autorefractometer (plural autorefractometers)
  1. (ophthalmology) A device that uses infrared light to measure the refractive status of the eye. Categories (topical): Measuring instruments, Ophthalmology Derived forms: autorefractometry

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