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Certified Paraoptometric Exam

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Refers to imaging by section or sectioning - through the use of any kind of penetrating wave.






2. Located behind the pupil - and is the secondary mechanism of focus - adjusting the amount of focus the light image requires before it reaches the retina.






3. Provides nutrients for the lens and posterior cornea.






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






5. Provide a bigger field of vision.






6. By mouth






7. The nerve center of the eye where light is converted into an electrical signal that travels along the optic nerve to the brain.






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






9. Glaucoma causes...






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






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






12. An ophthalmic stain - available in liquid form and is the most commonly used ophthlmic dye.






13. What are used to treat dry eyes?






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






15. At bedtime






16. Inward






17. Ultraviolet Coating protect the eye from damaging...






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






19. The distance between the center of the pupil of each eye.






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






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






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






23. The light sensitive part of the eye.






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






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






26. Tropicamide - Atropine - Scopolamine - Phenylephrine






27. Supplies most of the tears to the eye.






28. What does a tonometer measure?






29. Layers in the cornea






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






31. What are plus lenses used to correct?






32. 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?






33. Computer-assisted method of mapping the surface curvature of the cornea.






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






35. Corrects one eye for distance and the other eye for near and can be used to correct presbyopia.






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






41. Upward and inward






42. The lifeline into and out of the practice.






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 Examination of the inside of the eye.






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






46. Right eye (OD)






47. 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.






48. 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.






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






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