Snellen

Definitions of Snellen
  1. noun
    Dutch ophthalmologist who introduced the Snellen chart to study visual acuity (1834-1908)
    synonyms: Hermann Snellen
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    example of:
    eye doctor, oculist, ophthalmologist
    a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye
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