COT Flashcards : Ocular motility

Question 1

In the case of a one-year old child with an infantile left esotropia and deep left amblyopia, which notation would denote the visual acuity?

a. CSM
b. CSUM
c. CUSM
d. UCSUM

Answer 1

d. UCSUM

Question 2

The difference between the farthest and nearest distance at which a patient is able to see clearly is known as

a. Convergence amplitude
b. Panum’s fusional space
c. Range of accommodation d. The add

Answer 2

c. Range of accommodation

Question 3

What is the proper name for an astigmatic eye with the anterior focal line in front of the retina and the posterior focal line behind the retina?
a. Compound hyperopic astigmatism
b. Compound myopic astigmatism
c. Irregular astigmatism
d. Mixed astigmatism

Answer 3

d. Mixed astigmatism

Question 4

In order to test the function of the superior oblique muscle, the eye is directed into which field of gaze?

a. Down and lateral
b. Down and medial
c. Straight ahead
d. Up and lateral

Answer 4

b. Down and medial

Question 5

A patient who is unable to abduct the left eye may have a weakness of the ____

a. Right medial rectus muscle
b. Left lateral rectus muscle
c. Left medial rectus muscle
d. Right lateral rectus muscle

Answer 5

b. Left lateral rectus muscle