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1
Q

When taking an ocular history what are two key elements to note on the chart?

A

The date of the last eye examination and the current optical prescription

2
Q

What is a specific health or eye health problem that would likely affect the final optical prescription?

A

Diabetes

3
Q

The Snellen chart uses the terminology 20/20 for an emmetropic eye. For a patient without eyeglasses on, what would 20/80 mean?

A

A patient placed at 20 feet from the chart can see the 80 feet letters ( what someone with normal vision can see at 80 feet)

4
Q

What is the difference between symptoms and signs?

A

A sign is noticed by the examiner and a symptom is noticed by the patient.

5
Q

The chief complaint is determined by using open questions?

A

True

6
Q

The initial visual acuity assessment is typically done with or without lenses in place?

A

without

7
Q

Pinhole testing will help to determine if a patient is having an oclular pathology problem or refractive problem?

A

True

8
Q

The average near point of accommodation for a ten year old is?

A

7 cm

9
Q

An objective auto refractor is a computerized system used to neutralize the refractive power of the eye using ultraviolet light?

A

False

10
Q

The retinoscopic streak moves against the direction of the scope then minus lenses are added between the retinoscope and the phoropter?

A

True

11
Q

Finding the correct cylinder power during subjective refraction is?

A

The third objective

12
Q

What will binocular vision testing help you know?

A

Identify and describe testing for lateral and vertical phorias

13
Q

A cobalt blue filter when using a biomicroscope is designed:

A

for use with fluorescein

14
Q

For what functions may the direct ophthalmoscope be used?

A

To view the retina
To view the cryatalline lens
As a handheld magnification system

15
Q

How are visual field screening test done?

A

Monocularly

16
Q

The steps used during a remote refraction are the same as those used for a manual refraction?

A

True

17
Q

Why would patients choose to use soft contact lenses?

A

Easy adaptation

18
Q

What is the first step in the soft contact lens fitting protocol?

A

Obtain and record the patients history

19
Q

During what decade did the first fluorosilicone acrylate lens materials appear on the market?

A

1980’s

20
Q

What reasons would a contact lens practitioner choose to fit gas permeable contact lenses? 3

A

Irregular corneas
Highly astigmatic patients
Orthokeratology