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Contact Lens Fitting Exam 2026 | Questions and Correct Answers | RGP Lenses, Base Curve and Lens Power | Complete Exam Prep

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Prepare for the Contact Lens Fitting Exam 2026 with a comprehensive collection of practice questions and correct answers covering essential contact lens fitting principles and calculations. This resource focuses on practical concepts involving rigid gas permeable lenses, base curve selection, vertex distance, lens power conversion, lens inspection, and corneal fitting considerations. The questions are designed to help students and optical professionals strengthen their understanding of contact lens calculations and fitting principles through practical scenarios. Review how spectacle prescriptions are converted to contact lens powers, how base curve measurements affect lens fit, how to interpret curve changes in diopters, and which instruments are used to inspect and evaluate contact lenses. Use the material for active recall, self-assessment, targeted revision, and final exam preparation.

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Exam Prep | 100% Accurate Answers
1. A spectacle lens is prescribed at -10.00D. Provided that the lens is fit at a
vertesx distance of 10mm. A rigid contact lens fit on K for this patient would
require a power of:

-9.00D

-10.00D

-11.00D

-12.00D

2. A contact lens was ordered with a base curve of 7.85 mm but was received
back from the laboratory with a base curve measuring 7.80 mm. The base
curve of the actual lens is:

0.25 D flatter

0.25 D steeper

0.50 flatter

0.50 steeper

3. What is the significance of base curve measurements in contact lens fitting?

Base curve measurements are irrelevant to lens fitting.

Base curve measurements are used to calculate lens diameter.

Base curve measurements indicate the lens power required.

Base curve measurements help determine the fit of the lens on the
cornea.

,4. Which of hte following cannot be used as a lens inspection device?

Radiuscope

Lensometer

Diameter gauge

Distometer

5. If a patient with a rigid gas permeable contact lens fitting tight at 7.50 mm is
experiencing discomfort, how would you determine the appropriate new
base curve to recommend?

You would recommend the same base curve and suggest a different
lens material.

You would change the lens diameter instead of the base curve.

You would increase the base curve to 7.65 mm to ensure a tighter fit.

You would assess the fit and comfort, then consider adjusting the
base curve to a slightly flatter measurement, such as 7.55 mm,
based on the fitting characteristics.

6. What is the term used to describe the curvature of the lens that is critical for
fitting contact lenses?

Base curve

Lens diameter

Optical zone

Corneal radius

,7. If a patient has a K reading of 45.00/46.00 and requires a lens diameter of 8.5,
which of the following combinations would likely be appropriate based on
the Dyer Nomogram?

44.00/45.00 8.2 diameter

45.00/46.00 8.5 diameter

48.00/49.00 9.0 diameter

42.00/43.00 8.0 diameter

8. The CPC of a trial contact lens is 44.00 diopters and contains a power equal
to +14.87 D. The over refraction is equal to -1.62 D. What final lens power is
required if the CPC to be ordered is 43.62 diopter.

+13.87 D

+15.00 D

+12.62 D

+13.62 D

9. If a patient experiences corneal edema while wearing PMMA lenses, what
adjustment could be made to improve their comfort and corneal health?

Decrease the base curve measurement

Increase the lens diameter

Use a thicker lens material

Switch to CAB lenses

10. Which of the following is true about rigid, high-riding lid attachment lenses?

Annoying flare is exaggerated due to the larger optic zone.

Annoying flare can be minimized due to the larger optic zone.

, They are an excellent design for small, steep corneas

They will bump against the lower lid

11. Which factor is primarily associated with the interaction between the lens
and the cornea?

Refraction

K readings

Lens-cornea relationship

Lens thickness

12. The main supply of oxygen to the cornea is derived from the:

Endothelium

Collagen fibers

Tears

Basal membrane

13. Describe the significance of HEMA in the manufacturing of soft contact
lenses.

HEMA is used to create rigid lenses that do not conform to the eye
shape.

HEMA is a chemical that enhances the durability of gas permeable
lenses.

HEMA is a key material that provides flexibility and moisture
retention in soft contact lenses.

HEMA is primarily used in the production of corneal abrasions.

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