NBEO PART 3 SCRIPT WITH FULLY
EXPLAINED STUDY GUIDE
equipment that you need to clean in station 1 after you wash your hands - correct
answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<occluder, pupil measurer, parrot stick
question to ask after HPI station 1 - correct answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<Do you have any other
complaints or issues with your eyes or vision?
presbyopia - correct answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<Presbyopia is a condition where the patient can no
longer focus on near objects. It occurs because the lens inside the eye becomes less flexible with age.
Patients will notice this as an inability to read or see clearly during near tasks such as reading. Many of
them will report that their "arms are too short".
Presbyopia is not a disease but is a function of maturing/aging. It cannot be prevented by medications or
other treatments, but it can easily be corrected using glasses or contact lenses. Presbyopia is diagnosed
during an eye examination and a pair of reading glasses, multifocal or no line bifocals; called progressive
lenses or contacts can be prescribed.
The prognosis is good as wearing some type of correction will enable to patient to see during near tasks.
Typically we recommend being seen annually for a comprehensive eye examination to check for
presbyopia, but you may be asked to be checked more frequently if any additional issues are noted
during your examination. Do you have any further questions or concerns?
BLEPHARITIS - correct answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid close
to the eye lashes. The exact cause is still unknown, but it is typically thought to be caused by bacteria
that is present on the lids or because the glands of the eyelids become blocked. Patients may experience
irritation, redness, a gritty feeling in their eyes and eyelashes sticking together. It is not due to poor
hygiene.
Blepharitis is diagnosed by looking at the lids using a microscope. There are some special treatments
that can be done at the doctor's office to remove the bacteria or open the gland of the eyelids if they
are blocked. Typically, most patients are prescribed a treatment regimen to manage their blepharitis at
, home by using warm compresses, eyelid cleansing with a special soap made for this purpose, and eyelid
massage. Sometimes, patients benefit by using an antibiotic ointment or drop which are massaged onto
the eyelid close to the lashes and by using artificial tear drops. Occasionally an oral antibiotic is used to
control the inflammation.
The prognosis is good for patients, but it can take weeks or months to get it completely under control.
Most patients find that their symptoms come and go and that they need to treat themselves on a daily
or weekly basis to keep it from bothering them. Usually the doctor will follow up with the patient a few
weeks after treatment to see how the patient is progressing.
Do you have any further questions or concerns?
Glaucoma - correct answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic
nerve in the back of the eye and can cause permanent vision loss or blindness. Glaucoma does not cause
any symptoms until very late in the disease, but patients may notice their side vision is not as good as it
once was.
The only way to detect glaucoma is with regular comprehensive eye exams. Patients also typically must
have additional tests such as a side vision test called a visual field and a scan of the optic nerve head to
detect nerve damage. The treatment of glaucoma is aimed at lowering the pressure inside the eye, most
often with eye drops. Sometimes drops are not sufficient, and laser or even surgery may be necessary to
control the eye pressure.
The earlier glaucoma is detected, the better the prognosis for maintaining vision. Once a patient is
diagnosed with glaucoma, they will have it for life, and will need to be seen two to four times per year
and are usually monitored closely for eye pressure, visual field testing and optic nerve scans.Do you
have any further questions or concerns?
Cataract - correct answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<Cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye. It
causes vision to become blurry, colors to become dim, and may cause glare problems at night.
Your optometrist can detect a cataract during a comprehensive eye exam. Once the cataract progresses
to the point that it interferes with your normal vision activities such as reading, driving, or watching TV,
surgery can be performed to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear lens implant.
If a cataract is detected, your optometrist will see you more frequently to monitor your vision until it
reaches the point of needing surgery. After surgery, you will return to your optometrist for post-
operative care and a new glasses prescription. It takes about 2-4 weeks to fully recover from surgery,
but during that time, you can do most of your normal activities. If your retina is healthy you should
expect your vision to improve and many people can achieve 20/20 vision after cataract surgery.
Do you have any further questions or concerns?
EXPLAINED STUDY GUIDE
equipment that you need to clean in station 1 after you wash your hands - correct
answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<occluder, pupil measurer, parrot stick
question to ask after HPI station 1 - correct answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<Do you have any other
complaints or issues with your eyes or vision?
presbyopia - correct answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<Presbyopia is a condition where the patient can no
longer focus on near objects. It occurs because the lens inside the eye becomes less flexible with age.
Patients will notice this as an inability to read or see clearly during near tasks such as reading. Many of
them will report that their "arms are too short".
Presbyopia is not a disease but is a function of maturing/aging. It cannot be prevented by medications or
other treatments, but it can easily be corrected using glasses or contact lenses. Presbyopia is diagnosed
during an eye examination and a pair of reading glasses, multifocal or no line bifocals; called progressive
lenses or contacts can be prescribed.
The prognosis is good as wearing some type of correction will enable to patient to see during near tasks.
Typically we recommend being seen annually for a comprehensive eye examination to check for
presbyopia, but you may be asked to be checked more frequently if any additional issues are noted
during your examination. Do you have any further questions or concerns?
BLEPHARITIS - correct answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid close
to the eye lashes. The exact cause is still unknown, but it is typically thought to be caused by bacteria
that is present on the lids or because the glands of the eyelids become blocked. Patients may experience
irritation, redness, a gritty feeling in their eyes and eyelashes sticking together. It is not due to poor
hygiene.
Blepharitis is diagnosed by looking at the lids using a microscope. There are some special treatments
that can be done at the doctor's office to remove the bacteria or open the gland of the eyelids if they
are blocked. Typically, most patients are prescribed a treatment regimen to manage their blepharitis at
, home by using warm compresses, eyelid cleansing with a special soap made for this purpose, and eyelid
massage. Sometimes, patients benefit by using an antibiotic ointment or drop which are massaged onto
the eyelid close to the lashes and by using artificial tear drops. Occasionally an oral antibiotic is used to
control the inflammation.
The prognosis is good for patients, but it can take weeks or months to get it completely under control.
Most patients find that their symptoms come and go and that they need to treat themselves on a daily
or weekly basis to keep it from bothering them. Usually the doctor will follow up with the patient a few
weeks after treatment to see how the patient is progressing.
Do you have any further questions or concerns?
Glaucoma - correct answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic
nerve in the back of the eye and can cause permanent vision loss or blindness. Glaucoma does not cause
any symptoms until very late in the disease, but patients may notice their side vision is not as good as it
once was.
The only way to detect glaucoma is with regular comprehensive eye exams. Patients also typically must
have additional tests such as a side vision test called a visual field and a scan of the optic nerve head to
detect nerve damage. The treatment of glaucoma is aimed at lowering the pressure inside the eye, most
often with eye drops. Sometimes drops are not sufficient, and laser or even surgery may be necessary to
control the eye pressure.
The earlier glaucoma is detected, the better the prognosis for maintaining vision. Once a patient is
diagnosed with glaucoma, they will have it for life, and will need to be seen two to four times per year
and are usually monitored closely for eye pressure, visual field testing and optic nerve scans.Do you
have any further questions or concerns?
Cataract - correct answer.💖💖💖💖✔<<<<<Cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye. It
causes vision to become blurry, colors to become dim, and may cause glare problems at night.
Your optometrist can detect a cataract during a comprehensive eye exam. Once the cataract progresses
to the point that it interferes with your normal vision activities such as reading, driving, or watching TV,
surgery can be performed to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear lens implant.
If a cataract is detected, your optometrist will see you more frequently to monitor your vision until it
reaches the point of needing surgery. After surgery, you will return to your optometrist for post-
operative care and a new glasses prescription. It takes about 2-4 weeks to fully recover from surgery,
but during that time, you can do most of your normal activities. If your retina is healthy you should
expect your vision to improve and many people can achieve 20/20 vision after cataract surgery.
Do you have any further questions or concerns?
