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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. Nearsightedness






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






3. Inflammation of one or more layers of the uvea






4. Iris






5. Tearing or separation of retina from underlying tissue






6. Increase in pressure inside eye






7. Ciliary muscle






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






9. Macula






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






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






12. Inflammation or infection of cornea






13. Retina






14. Crossed eyes






15. Inflammation or infection of conjunctiva






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






17. Abnormal growth of tissue on the conjunctiva






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






19. Type of severe headache accompanied by various visual symptoms






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






21. Pupil






22. Optic nerve






23. Cornea






24. Sty






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






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






27. Vision disorders that interfere with reading and learning






28. Farsightedness






29. Lens






30. Accumulation of blood underneath the conjunctiva






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






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






33. Vision condition in which eyes make repetitive uncontrolled movements






34. Cut or scratch on cornea






35. Inability to distinguish certain shades of colors






36. Vision condition that causes blurred vision due to irregular shape of cornea






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






38. Eye disorder causing progressive thinning and bulging of cornea






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






40. Inflammation of the eyelids






41. Drooping of upper eyelid






42. Abnormal response of sensitive eyes to contact with allergens






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






44. Lazy eye






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






46. Infection of an oil gland in the eyelid






47. Abnormal growth of tissue on the conjunctiva






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






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