Optometric Practice (Exam 1) questions with correct answers
Sight CORRECT ANSWER-A patients ability. Example: visual acuity
Vision CORRECT ANSWER-A patients process. This is learned/developed over time.
What is the primary purpose of the visual system? CORRECT ANSWER-
Derivation of meaning and direction of action.
In general, optometry is more about ________ while ophthalmology is more focused on ____________. CORRECT ANSWER-vision; sight
Historical origin of Optometry CORRECT ANSWER-Jewelers --> Spectable Makers --> ODs
General area of study for Optometrists? CORRECT ANSWER-Physical sciences; preventative in nature
General area of study for ophthalmologists? CORRECT ANSWER-biological sciences; "fix it" mentality
Historical origins of medical doctors CORRECT ANSWER-Barbers --> scientists/teachers --> MD/DOs
Rights when you receive your doctorate of Optometry? CORRECT ANSWER-Sit for licensure exams, use the title "doctor" Privileges when you receive your doctorate of Optometry? CORRECT ANSWER-
Participate in patient's health care.
When can you be called an optometrist? CORRECT ANSWER-Once you get your license (pass boards)
When did optometry technically begin? CORRECT ANSWER-100 years ago when the first licensure laws were passed.
When did optometry theoretically begin? CORRECT ANSWER-13th century
What year did optometry first appear on the American scene? CORRECT ANSWER-1783
Who started the first optical firm in the USA (Philadelphia) by purchasing the first bushel basket of glasses? CORRECT ANSWER-John McAllister
What was the trend for optometry between 1783 and 1800? CORRECT ANSWER-
The first lenses were made in the country although there was no true refraction and
it was rather a trial and error type of business. Customers paid for materials, not services.
Overall trend for forming into optometrists CORRECT ANSWER-Fabrication/dispensing opticians --> refraction opticians --> optometrists/optometric physicians
Sight CORRECT ANSWER-A patients ability. Example: visual acuity
Vision CORRECT ANSWER-A patients process. This is learned/developed over time.
What is the primary purpose of the visual system? CORRECT ANSWER-
Derivation of meaning and direction of action.
In general, optometry is more about ________ while ophthalmology is more focused on ____________. CORRECT ANSWER-vision; sight
Historical origin of Optometry CORRECT ANSWER-Jewelers --> Spectable Makers --> ODs
General area of study for Optometrists? CORRECT ANSWER-Physical sciences; preventative in nature
General area of study for ophthalmologists? CORRECT ANSWER-biological sciences; "fix it" mentality
Historical origins of medical doctors CORRECT ANSWER-Barbers --> scientists/teachers --> MD/DOs
Rights when you receive your doctorate of Optometry? CORRECT ANSWER-Sit for licensure exams, use the title "doctor" Privileges when you receive your doctorate of Optometry? CORRECT ANSWER-
Participate in patient's health care.
When can you be called an optometrist? CORRECT ANSWER-Once you get your license (pass boards)
When did optometry technically begin? CORRECT ANSWER-100 years ago when the first licensure laws were passed.
When did optometry theoretically begin? CORRECT ANSWER-13th century
What year did optometry first appear on the American scene? CORRECT ANSWER-1783
Who started the first optical firm in the USA (Philadelphia) by purchasing the first bushel basket of glasses? CORRECT ANSWER-John McAllister
What was the trend for optometry between 1783 and 1800? CORRECT ANSWER-
The first lenses were made in the country although there was no true refraction and
it was rather a trial and error type of business. Customers paid for materials, not services.
Overall trend for forming into optometrists CORRECT ANSWER-Fabrication/dispensing opticians --> refraction opticians --> optometrists/optometric physicians
