What is our opening line when answering the phone...
Thank you for calling Eye Consultants and Surgeons this is ___ speaking...
If an ophthalmologist states that a condition is "OU" this means the condition is present in...
Both Eyes
A patient reports flashes, floaters, and a curtain-like shadow in their vision.
Retinal Detachment: Urgent
What does the Goldmann Tonometer measure?
Eye Pressure
Drops that dilate the pupil usually have this cap color.
Red
Name all the optometrist that we comanage with at Tempe Eye Care
Dr. Chrisagis, Dr. Paul, Dr. Watkins
This is the most common type of glaucoma worldwide.
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
A 68-year-old patient reports mild eye irritation, tearing and itching
Non Urgent
What part of the eye does the Atlas Topography measure?
Anterior Cornea
Pentacam and Galilei G6 (Tomographers) measure the anterior AND posterior surface.
Steroid eye drops typically have this color cap
Pink
What do we always need prior to scheduling a patient from the VA
Referral
This condition causes central vision loss, often in older adults.
Macular Degeneration
This condition involves a bloody red eye along the white part of the eye, but vision is unaffected and there is no discharge.
subconjunctival hemorrhage: Non urgent
Which type of IOL needs treatments after sx?
LAL
This color cap is used for beta blockers like Timolol
Yellow
What I always the copay amount for a patient with Aetna Banner Employee Plan? No matter what the card says...
$100
How would you perform a refraction if the patient is unable to use the phoropter?
Trial framing
Patient wears contact lenses and has had a red eye for 2 more days along with blurry vision
Urgent
OCT M and 10-2 VF
This glaucoma drop is taken once at bedtime and may cause eyelash growth.
Latanoprost
A patient just had corneal cross-linking... is it scheduled as a follow up or a post op?
Follow Up
How many layers does the cornea have?
5
Post-operative patient calls saying they have severe pain, light sensitivity, and vision is cloudy.
Urgent
This office procedure uses UV light and riboflavin to strengthen the cornea ...
Corneal Cross-Linking
Which ointment contains a steroid and antibiotic?
Maxitrol