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Optometric Exam Equipment
Eye Conditions
Anatomy of the Eye
Contact Lenses
Dispensing
100

The test used to perform a central threshold when a px is glaucoma suspect

What is a Visual Field?

100
This is a condition in which a person doesn't have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye.
What is dry eye?
100

This is the white part of the eye.

What is the sclera?

100

A specially designed GP lens worn while sleeping to re-shape the cornea.

What is an Orthokeratology lens?

100

The distance from the front surface of the Cornea to the back surface of the Ophthalmic Lens.

What is the Vertex distance?

200

Using a high intensity light source, this device looks for any diseases or abnormalities in the anterior portion of the eye, which includes the eyelids, lashes, lens, conjunctiva, cornea, and iris.

What is the slit lamp?

200
This is a condition in which a person cannot see things clearly unless they are relatively close to the eyes. It is also known as nearsightedness.
What is myopia?
200
This part of the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye.
What is the iris?
200

A Contact Lens used to correct Astigmatism.

What is a Toric Contact Lens?

200

The vertical angle of the eyeglass lens relative to the wearer's face.

What is pantoscopic tilt?

300

An optometrist uses this to shine light into the patient's eye to observe the reflection off the patient's retina.

What is a retinoscope?

300
This is a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision.
What are cataracts?
300
This is the type of photoreceptor that is sensitive to dim light.
What are rods?
300

An effective disinfectant that must be neutralized before placement on the eye.

What is Hydrogen Peroxide?

300

A tool used to measure the base curve of a lens.

What is a Lens Clock?

400
This instrument is used to measure the curvature of the cornea.
What is the keratometer?
400
This is a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight.
What is glaucoma?
400
This is a semiliquid, jellylike substance that helps maintain the spherical shape of the eye.
What is vitreous humor?
400

A high power plus lens for post cataract surgery px's who did not receive a intra ocular lens implant.

What is an Aphakic Contact Lens?

400

This tool is used to accurately measure the distance from the front surface of the Cornea to the back surface of the Ophthalmic lens.

What is a Distometer?

500
This instrument is specifically used to measure the intraocular pressure of the eye.
What is the tonometer?
500

This disease is caused by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina. 

What is macular degeneration?

500
This is the exact center of the retina that is known for having the greatest visual acuity.
What is the fovea?
500

A soft contact lens used to protect and aid the healing of the cornea.

What is a band aid Contact Lens?

500

The three points of the frame that contacts or puts pressure on the head.

What is the fitting Triangle?