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Certified Paraoptometric Exam

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






2. 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?






3. Every _ Hour






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






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






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






7. Glaucoma causes...






8. The two main types of filing systems.






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






10. At bedtime






11. What are used to treat dry eyes?






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






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






14. 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.






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






16. Inward






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






18. Provides nutrients for the lens and posterior cornea.






19. Provide a bigger field of vision.






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






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






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






23. Downward and diagonally






24. The smallest unit of lens measure.






25. A lens with no power.






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






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






28. What are cycloplegic drugs used for?






29. Right eye (OD)






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






31. The system for sorting and assigning priorities for medical treatment based on the urgency of the systems.






32. Dilators






33. Diabetic patients may have vision loss due to...






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






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






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






37. Surgical removal of the lens - usually replaced with a plastic intraocular lens.






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






39. 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.






40. The light sensitive part of the eye.






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






42. What are plus lenses used to correct?






43. 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.






44. A mid-index lens material that is thinner than glass or CR-39 - free from distortion and aberration and able to be used as a safety lens.






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






46. Upward and inward






47. Drop






48. One type of contact lens is applied after waking and removed before going to sleep.






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






50. Outward