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Certified Paraoptometric Exam

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1. Layers in the cornea






2. The two main types of filing systems.






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






4. The measure of the finest detail the eye may detect.






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






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






7. A lens with no power.






8. Dilators






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






10. Back vertex power which includes sphere and cylinder power.






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






12. Right eye (OD)






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






14. Outward






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






16. 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.






17. The lifeline into and out of the practice.






18. 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.






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






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






21. A topical anesthetic.






22. What are cycloplegic drugs used for?






23. Upward and inward






24. As needed






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






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






27. Provide a bigger field of vision.






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






29. Is a clouding of the eye's lens and is the leading cause of blindness.






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






31. Every _ Hour






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. The instrument that contains lenses and can be used to determine a spectacle correction.






35. 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.






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






37. The light sensitive part of the eye.






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






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






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






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






42. What does a tonometer measure?






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






44. Provides nutrients for the lens and posterior cornea.






45. What are used to treat dry eyes?






46. Downward and inward






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






48. Proparacaine - Tetracaine - Cocaine






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






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