American Allied Health UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Because children have a high degree of focusing ability, your doctor might want to temporarily
relax the eyes muscles. This procedure is known as what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cycloplegic refraction
What lens style is also referred to as a "no line bifocal"? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Varifocal or Progressive
For hyperopes under the age of 40, what is a common symptom after long periods of reading? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Blurred vision at distance
Can scratches on spectacle lenses be polished out? - CORRECT ANSWER - No:
furthering polishing would change the index of refraction
Why is keeping the eyes centered in the lenses so important during frame selection process,
especially when the patient has a high prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lenses will
appear as thin as possible
Which theory best describes the causes presbyopia? - CORRECT ANSWER - The lens
begins to harden and becomes less flexible
Which of the following are types of lined multi-focal lenses a doctor would prescribe? -
CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
Which best describes what a bifocal is? - CORRECT ANSWER - Which best describes
what a bifocal is?
Which of the following is not considered a bifocal lens? - CORRECT ANSWER - Trifocal
, At what age do people with "moderate" degrees of hyperopia feel the need to wear correction
when performing such task as reading? - CORRECT ANSWER - Late 20's
Which of the following statements is true? Young children with hyperopia and amblyopia, that
have just received a first pair of corrective lenses might: - CORRECT ANSWER - A and
C
If a child has developed a "squint" this term describes what action? - CORRECT
ANSWER - One eye turns in
What type of contact lens material is used to allow more oxygen to the corneal surface? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Silicone Hydrogel soft lenses
What is another name for semi rimless or rimless style frames? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Supra Design
What is the typical age of patients that first become presbyopic? - CORRECT ANSWER -
40-45 yrs old
Which best describes what a lenticular lens is? - CORRECT ANSWER - a and b
What ethnicity commonly has hyperopia? - CORRECT ANSWER - HIspanic and white
americans
Name one eye condition that can cause astigmatic prescription changes that is not related to the
corneal shape? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cataracts
What is the only type of contacts that are acceptable for sleeping? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Extended or continuous wear
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Because children have a high degree of focusing ability, your doctor might want to temporarily
relax the eyes muscles. This procedure is known as what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cycloplegic refraction
What lens style is also referred to as a "no line bifocal"? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Varifocal or Progressive
For hyperopes under the age of 40, what is a common symptom after long periods of reading? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Blurred vision at distance
Can scratches on spectacle lenses be polished out? - CORRECT ANSWER - No:
furthering polishing would change the index of refraction
Why is keeping the eyes centered in the lenses so important during frame selection process,
especially when the patient has a high prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lenses will
appear as thin as possible
Which theory best describes the causes presbyopia? - CORRECT ANSWER - The lens
begins to harden and becomes less flexible
Which of the following are types of lined multi-focal lenses a doctor would prescribe? -
CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above
Which best describes what a bifocal is? - CORRECT ANSWER - Which best describes
what a bifocal is?
Which of the following is not considered a bifocal lens? - CORRECT ANSWER - Trifocal
, At what age do people with "moderate" degrees of hyperopia feel the need to wear correction
when performing such task as reading? - CORRECT ANSWER - Late 20's
Which of the following statements is true? Young children with hyperopia and amblyopia, that
have just received a first pair of corrective lenses might: - CORRECT ANSWER - A and
C
If a child has developed a "squint" this term describes what action? - CORRECT
ANSWER - One eye turns in
What type of contact lens material is used to allow more oxygen to the corneal surface? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Silicone Hydrogel soft lenses
What is another name for semi rimless or rimless style frames? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Supra Design
What is the typical age of patients that first become presbyopic? - CORRECT ANSWER -
40-45 yrs old
Which best describes what a lenticular lens is? - CORRECT ANSWER - a and b
What ethnicity commonly has hyperopia? - CORRECT ANSWER - HIspanic and white
americans
Name one eye condition that can cause astigmatic prescription changes that is not related to the
corneal shape? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cataracts
What is the only type of contacts that are acceptable for sleeping? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Extended or continuous wear
