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.
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.
