Ocular Anatomy
Structure that provides the eye's focusing power
what is Crystalline Lens
The study of the medicinal use and actions of drugs
what is Pharmacology
Measures and fits patients with artificial eyes
what is Ocularist
define ethics
what is Moral principles and values that govern behavior
What is the name of the instrument that houses various lenses to determine the refractive error of an eye?
what is Phoropter
3 functions of eyelids
what is
-helps protect the eye from injury
-exclude light
-aid in lubrication of ocular surface
Yellow cap ophthalmic drop
what is beta-blocker
What is the name of the instrument used to measure extension of the anterior surface of the cornea beyond the lateral orbital rim?
what is Exophthalmometer
What is the proper response to a patient's request from the ophthalmic technician for medical advice or a diagnosis?
what is Refer the patient to the ophthalmologist
What kind of astigmatism is described as having greater power in the vertical meridian than in the horizontal meridian?
what is with the rule astigmatism
4 Primary structures included in the adnexa:
-orbit
-extraocular muscles
-eyelids
-tear-producing and tear-draining lacrimal apparatus
A liquid vehicle in which particles of the drug are suspended
what is Suspension
Protrusion of the eyeball caused by an increase in orbital volume
what is proptosis/ exopthalmos
What process best describes the patient's participation in their own treatment?
what is Informed Consent
Name the two methods of refractometry.
what is Objective and subjective
Ocular muscle that assists in moving the eyes in an outward rotation
what is Lateral rectus
Drug that is completely dissolved in an inert liquid (vehicle)
what is Solution
Helps with diagnosis, management, and non-surgical treatment of eye muscle imbalances
what is Orthoptist
A technician is asked by a patient’s spouse for test results without the patient’s permission. What should the technician do?
what is Politely decline to release information without the patient’s authorization
The curve of a lens surface, usually the outer or front side of the lens, from which the other curves necessary for sight correction are calculated
what is Base Curve
Name the retinal receptors that are responsible for color vision, number about 6 million and are found in the macula.
what is Cones
What drug classification is contraindicated in patients with obstructive pulmonary disease or cardiovascular disease?
what is Beta Blockers
the condition where the eyelids do not fully close
what is lagophthalmos
A patient’s chart is left open and unattended on a computer screen in an exam lane. According to HIPAA guidelines, this is:
what is A breach of physical safeguard protocols
define refractometry
what is The measurement of the refractive error of an eye