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Certified Paraoptometric Exam

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






4. Upward and diagonally






5. Two instruments are used to test patient blood pressure.






6. Right eye (OD)






7. The two main types of filing systems.






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






9. As needed






10. The light sensitive part of the eye.






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






12. 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.






13. A topical anesthetic.






14. Layers in the cornea






15. 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.






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






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






18. Downward and diagonally






19. Every _ Hour






20. A lens with no power.






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






22. What does a tonometer measure?






23. 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.






24. 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.






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






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






27. Protected health Information






28. The smallest unit of lens measure.






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






30. 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.






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






32. The Examination of the inside of the eye.






33. Provide a bigger field of vision.






34. A test that measures the pressure inside your eye - which is called intraocular pressure.






35. By mouth






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






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






38. The creation of a photograph of the interior surface of the eye.






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Inward






46. Supplies most of the tears to the eye.






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






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






49. 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.






50. What are plus lenses used to correct?