IJCAHPO COA EXAMS SET TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
●● Ophthalmologist
Answer: A medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in the
prevention, diagnosis, and medical as well as surgical treatment of
vision problems and diseases of the eye.
●● Optometrist
Answer: An independent practitioner trained in the prescription of
eyeglasses and contact lenses as well as in the detection of eye disease.
●● Optician
Answer: An independent profession licensed to dispense eyeglasses and
contact lenses from the prescription of an ophthalmologist or
optometrist.
●● Ophthalmic Registered Nurse
Answer: A registered nurse with additional experience, education, and/or
training in caring for patients with ophthalmic problems.
●● Orthoptist
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
●● Ophthalmologist
Answer: A medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in the
prevention, diagnosis, and medical as well as surgical treatment of
vision problems and diseases of the eye.
●● Optometrist
Answer: An independent practitioner trained in the prescription of
eyeglasses and contact lenses as well as in the detection of eye disease.
●● Optician
Answer: An independent profession licensed to dispense eyeglasses and
contact lenses from the prescription of an ophthalmologist or
optometrist.
●● Ophthalmic Registered Nurse
Answer: A registered nurse with additional experience, education, and/or
training in caring for patients with ophthalmic problems.
●● Orthoptist
