Certified Paraoptometric TOP Exam Guide Questions and Correct Answers

Anterior Chamber - The area inside the eye, behind the cornea, and in front of the iris that is filled with clear, watery fluid called aqueous humor. Aqueous Humor - A clear, watery fluid produced by the ciliary body. It fills the front part of the posterior chamber and the entire anterior chamber. It provides nutrients for the lens and posterior cornea and carries away waste products. It is also responsible for maintaining the intraocular pressure because it is the only fluid continually produced in the eye. Choroid - Consists primarily of blood vessels that nourish the retina so that it can continue to function. It is sandwiched between the sclera and the retina. Ciliary Muscle - The muscle inside the eyeball that alters the shape of the crystalline lens. It has direct control over the focusing ability of the eye