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Certified Paraoptometric Exam

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Computer-assisted method of mapping the surface curvature of the cornea.






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






3. A jelly-like subastance located in the anterior chamber.






4. Protected health Information






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






6. Downward and inward






7. 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.






8. A complication of diabetes - progressive damage to the blood vessels of the retina.






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






10. What does a tonometer measure?






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






12. As needed






13. When water is retained and swelling occurs in the cornea.






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. Proparacaine - Tetracaine - Cocaine






19. The light sensitive part of the eye.






20. The lifeline into and out of the practice.






21. Numerous different surgeries that facilitate the escape of excess aqueous humor from the eye to lower the intraocular pressure and a few that lower IOP by decreasing the production of aqueous humor.






22. Provides nutrients for the lens and posterior cornea.






23. 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?






24. The two main types of filing systems.






25. A broken blood vessel between the sclera and conjunctiva.






26. What is the primary function of the inferior rectus muscle?






27. A layer located behind the retina and absorbs unused radiation.






28. Glaucoma causes...






29. Upward and inward






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. Every _ Hour






35. Measurement of the form and curvature of the cornea.






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






37. What are used to treat dry eyes?






38. When the vision in one of the eyes is reduced because the eye and the brain aren't working together properly. The eye itself may look normal - but it's not being used normally because the brain is favoring the other eye.






39. Right eye (OD)






40. What lens material is the easiest to break?






41. What's it called when the cornea thins and bulges forward?






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






43. Constrictors






44. What is the name for the part of the frame that connects the two eyewires?






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






46. Inward






47. The ability to maintain visual focus on an object with both eyes creating a single visual image.






48. Downward and diagonally






49. A method of determining the state of refraction of the eye by illumination the retina with a mirror and observing the direction of movement of the retinal illumination and adjacent shadow when the mirror is turned.






50. The portion of the optic nerve that is formed by the meeting of all retinal nerve fibers.