History and documentation
What section of the work up is the main reason for the patients visit to the ophthalmologist?
Chief Complaint
What is measured during Schrimer Testing?
Tear production
Which eye care professional specializes in fitting spectacles?
Optician
Probing of the tear duct MAY BE useful treatment for patients with
A. Epiphora
B. Epicanthus
C. Exophoria
D. Episcleritis
A. Epiphora
Measuring visual acuity with a potential acuity meter is useful in patients with
cataracts
What part of the patient examination is performed by asking specific questions in an orderly sequence?
History
Scattered light rays produce which visual phenomenon?
Glare
What is the most concerning complaint in the early postop course following cataract surgery?
Intense pain
Before sterilization, minor surgical instruments should be
Cleaned with soapy water
What is the term for pupillary constriction?
Miosis
Symptoms associated with a red, irritated, bloodshot eye are MOST likely due to
Conjunctivitis
A latent deviation that can obly be overved when binocular fusion is disrupted is called a(n)
Phoria
The swelling of the optic disc with engorged blood vessels is known as
Papilledema
Instruments that are slim handled with bowl-shaped ends are called
curettes
If a person is able to clearly see an object at 20 feet that can be seen at 60 feet by a person with no refractive error, their visual acuity is said to be
20/60
Which of the following is not hereditary?
A. Migraines
B. Diabetes
C. Nystagmus
D. Conjunctivits
D. Conjunctivitis
Axial length in IOL formulas refers to the distance from the
Cornea to the retina
Inflammation of the tear sac associated with faulty tear drainage is called
Dacryocystitis
The doctor is asked to discuss post-operative medications with a patient for whom the just inserted punctal plus. What medication would likely be discussed?
Artificial Tears
Killing of the HIV and other viruses on the applantation prism is BEST accomplished by soaking in
Which of the following is an important question to ask a patient who complaints of a "red eye"?
A. Do you have blurred vision?
B. Do you see flashing lights?
C. Do you wear glasses?
D. Do you see floaters?
A. Do you have blurred vision?
What is the term for "eye up"?
Hypertropia
What structure secretes aqueous fluid and serves as an attachment site for zonules?
Ciliary Processes
Clamp, currette, scissors, forceps, cautery
This type of pupil has diminished pupil reaction to light
Marcus-Gunn pupil