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Certified Paraoptometric Exam

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Is a clouding of the eye's lens and is the leading cause of blindness.






2. What are plus lenses used to correct?






3. Provides nutrients for the lens and posterior cornea.






4. Upward and inward






5. Controls the focusing power of the eye by changing the shape of the lens.






6. Transparent covering of the eye that lies between the eyelid and front of the eye.






7. Refers to imaging by section or sectioning - through the use of any kind of penetrating wave.






8. Swelling or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids or Conjunctiva.






9. Upward and diagonally






10. Downward and inward






11. Outward






12. Every _ Hour






13. As needed






14. A topical anesthetic.






15. Which type of lens will have the same power in all areas of the lens?






16. Laser-based - non contact - noon invasive imaging technique.






17. The procedure using ultraviolet radiation from a laser to remove tissue.






18. Right eye (OD)






19. Provide a bigger field of vision.






20. Involves an imbalance in the positionig of the two eyes. I can cause the eys to cross in or tuyrn out. It's cause by a lack of coordination between the eyes.






21. What are cycloplegic drugs used for?






22. The light sensitive part of the eye.






23. This is the pathway between the ye and the brain along which the signals produced by the retina travel to the brain.






24. What lens material is the easiest to break?






25. Drop






26. A group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in the vision loss and blindness. It occurs when the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises.






27. The interior portion of the eyeball that may be seen on ophthalmoscopy.






28. Inward






29. The chart most often used to measure acuity at distance.






30. The part of the retina responsible for sharp - clear vision.






31. A test that allows a doctor to see inside the back of the eye and other structures using a magnifying instrument and a light source.






32. The result of the refraction depends on the patient's ability to discern changes in clarity. This process relies on the cooperation of the Patient.






33. Its purpose: Improve the portability and continuity of health insurance overage - improve access to long-term care services and coverage - to simplify administrative care.






34. Back vertex power which includes sphere and cylinder power.






35. The Examination of the inside of the eye.






36. At bedtime






37. The entire area that can be seen when the eye is directed forward including that which is seen with peripheral vision.






38. A lens with no power.






39. Layers in the cornea






40. The Optothalmic examination of the eye by use of a slit lamp and a magnifying lens.






41. What provides the major refractive power of the eye?






42. Associated with aging and results in damaging sharp and central vision.






43. The gel that fills the eye and allows it to maintain its shape. Also serves as a clear pathway for light when it travels from the lens to the retina.






44. The lifeline into and out of the practice.






45. A paralysis of the ciliary muscle - so accommodation can't occur.






46. Increases visual acuity because it reduces internal lens reflections.






47. If a patient claims to have pain in the ye but does not have any other symptoms - when do you schedule them for an appointment?






48. The distance from the back surface of the lens to the front of the eye.






49. Proparacaine - Tetracaine - Cocaine






50. Supplies most of the tears to the eye.