Test Bank 3 for COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Newest Prep with 275 Latest Questions and Correct
Answers with Rationales / COA Latest Exam 2026-
2027/ Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
JCAHPO 11TH EDITION
Which of the following statements is TRUE about soft contact lenses compared o
hard contact lenses?
A. soft lenses are more difficult to keep clean and free from deposits
B. soft lenses have minimal overwear reaction
C. soft lenses have better optics and usually given better vision
D. soft lenses may be more easily modified - ANSWER-B. soft lenses have
minimal overwear reaction
Soft contact lenses have a reduced incidence of "overwear" symptoms
When an ophthalmologist does not perform surgery in an operating room, but
rather in the ophthalmologist's office this is referred to as
A. enucleation surgery
B. minor surgery
C. vitreous surgery
D. evisceration surgery - ANSWER-B. minor surgery
Minor surgery is performed in the doctor's office.
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,Factors that determine whether or not surgery will be performed in the
ophthalmologist's office include all the following EXCEPT
A. outpatient facilities in a nearby hospital
B. time spent at the hospital by the physician
C. type of insurance the patient has
D. presence of a trained ophthalmic assistant - ANSWER-C. type of insurance the
patient has
They type of insurance that a patient has should not influence the decision to have
surgery performed in the doctor's office.
A pledget is a
A. focusing knob on a binocular microscope
B. type of hypodermic needle
C. small tuft of cotton soaked in anesthetic solution
D. type of lacrimal cannula - ANSWER-C. small tuft of cotton soaked in
anesthetic solution
A pledget is a small tuft of cotton soaked in anesthetic solution that is used to
apply anesthetics topically
The part of the retina which is MOST concerned with fine visual resolution and
good color perception is called the
A. bipolar cell
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,B. fovea
C. pigment epithelium
D. rod receptors - ANSWER-B. fovea
The center of the macula is called the fovea, because most of the cone cells are
concentrated in the macula, proper function of this area is crucial to the finely
detailed central vision process
A common endocrine problem associated with eye disorders is
A. diabetes
B. high blood pressure
C. retinopathy of prematurity
D. rheumatoid arthritis - ANSWER-A. diabetes
Diabetes affects a variety of organs and organ systems including the vascular
system.
The chief advantage of the projected acuity chart compared with the Snellen
distance chart is that it can be used to
A. show the patient one line of print at a time
B. allow for an actual testing distance of less than 20 feet
(6.0 meters)
C. test color vision
D. test dark adaptation - ANSWER-B. allow for an actual testing distance of less
than
3
, 20 feet (6.0 meters)
The projected visual acuity chart allows an actual testing distance of less than 20
feet.
What is the MOST common cause of low vision among the elderly today?
A. cataract
B. glaucoma
C. macular degeneration
D. retinitis pigmentosa - ANSWER-C. macular degeneration
Age related macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of loss of
vision in elderly persons.
The area of the eye MOST critical to central vision is the
A. cornea
B. lens
C. macula
D. pupil - ANSWER-C. macula
Proper function of this area is crucial to the finely detailed central vision needed
for reading and other detailed visual tasks
An ocular shield is indicated in which of the following circumstances?
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Newest Prep with 275 Latest Questions and Correct
Answers with Rationales / COA Latest Exam 2026-
2027/ Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
JCAHPO 11TH EDITION
Which of the following statements is TRUE about soft contact lenses compared o
hard contact lenses?
A. soft lenses are more difficult to keep clean and free from deposits
B. soft lenses have minimal overwear reaction
C. soft lenses have better optics and usually given better vision
D. soft lenses may be more easily modified - ANSWER-B. soft lenses have
minimal overwear reaction
Soft contact lenses have a reduced incidence of "overwear" symptoms
When an ophthalmologist does not perform surgery in an operating room, but
rather in the ophthalmologist's office this is referred to as
A. enucleation surgery
B. minor surgery
C. vitreous surgery
D. evisceration surgery - ANSWER-B. minor surgery
Minor surgery is performed in the doctor's office.
1
,Factors that determine whether or not surgery will be performed in the
ophthalmologist's office include all the following EXCEPT
A. outpatient facilities in a nearby hospital
B. time spent at the hospital by the physician
C. type of insurance the patient has
D. presence of a trained ophthalmic assistant - ANSWER-C. type of insurance the
patient has
They type of insurance that a patient has should not influence the decision to have
surgery performed in the doctor's office.
A pledget is a
A. focusing knob on a binocular microscope
B. type of hypodermic needle
C. small tuft of cotton soaked in anesthetic solution
D. type of lacrimal cannula - ANSWER-C. small tuft of cotton soaked in
anesthetic solution
A pledget is a small tuft of cotton soaked in anesthetic solution that is used to
apply anesthetics topically
The part of the retina which is MOST concerned with fine visual resolution and
good color perception is called the
A. bipolar cell
2
,B. fovea
C. pigment epithelium
D. rod receptors - ANSWER-B. fovea
The center of the macula is called the fovea, because most of the cone cells are
concentrated in the macula, proper function of this area is crucial to the finely
detailed central vision process
A common endocrine problem associated with eye disorders is
A. diabetes
B. high blood pressure
C. retinopathy of prematurity
D. rheumatoid arthritis - ANSWER-A. diabetes
Diabetes affects a variety of organs and organ systems including the vascular
system.
The chief advantage of the projected acuity chart compared with the Snellen
distance chart is that it can be used to
A. show the patient one line of print at a time
B. allow for an actual testing distance of less than 20 feet
(6.0 meters)
C. test color vision
D. test dark adaptation - ANSWER-B. allow for an actual testing distance of less
than
3
, 20 feet (6.0 meters)
The projected visual acuity chart allows an actual testing distance of less than 20
feet.
What is the MOST common cause of low vision among the elderly today?
A. cataract
B. glaucoma
C. macular degeneration
D. retinitis pigmentosa - ANSWER-C. macular degeneration
Age related macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of loss of
vision in elderly persons.
The area of the eye MOST critical to central vision is the
A. cornea
B. lens
C. macula
D. pupil - ANSWER-C. macula
Proper function of this area is crucial to the finely detailed central vision needed
for reading and other detailed visual tasks
An ocular shield is indicated in which of the following circumstances?
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