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Certified Paraoptometric Coder

Instructions:
  • Answer 49 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Vision condition that causes blurred vision due to irregular shape of cornea






2. Tearing or separation of retina from underlying tissue






3. Increase in pressure inside eye






4. Cut or scratch on cornea






5. Condition occurring in diabetic patients which causes progressive damage to retina






6. Slowly developing lump that forms due to blockage and swelling of oil gland in eyelid






7. Iris






8. Vascular layer of the eye; contains the iris and ciliary body and choroid






9. Accumulation of blood underneath the conjunctiva






10. Lens






11. Rare type of eye cancer occurring in young children that develops in the retina






12. Macula






13. Farsightedness






14. Inflammation or infection of cornea






15. Type of severe headache accompanied by various visual symptoms






16. Nearsightedness






17. Abnormal response of sensitive eyes to contact with allergens






18. Abnormal growth of tissue on the conjunctiva






19. Inflammation or infection of conjunctiva






20. Inflammation of the eyelids






21. Retina






22. Pupil






23. Eye disorder causing progressive thinning and bulging of cornea






24. Optic nerve






25. Crossed eyes






26. Group of disorders leading to progressive damage to optic nerve. characterized by loss of nerve tissue resulting in loss of vision






27. Lazy eye






28. Abnormal growth of tissue on the conjunctiva






29. Shadow images that are seen moving in field of vision caused by particles floating in fluid that fills inside of eye






30. Eye disease affecting macula - causing loss of central vision






31. Ciliary muscle






32. Loss or lack of development of clear vision in just one eye






33. Group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer use






34. Cornea






35. Age-related vision condition in which there is a gradual loss of eye's ability to focus on near objects






36. Drooping of upper eyelid






37. Vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen clearly but close objects do not come into proper focus






38. Condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eye






39. Eye coordination problem in which eyes have a tendency to drift outward when reading or doing close work






40. Vision condition in which eyes make repetitive uncontrolled movements






41. Cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye






42. Group of inherited disorders of the retina which cause poor night vision and progressive loss of side vision






43. Condition in which both eyes do not look at the same place at the same time






44. Inflammation of one or more layers of the uvea






45. Vision disorders that interfere with reading and learning






46. Water-borne infection usually caught through poor contact lens hygiene






47. Infection of an oil gland in the eyelid






48. Sty






49. Inability to distinguish certain shades of colors