CERTIFIED PARAOPTOMETRIC 2026 FINAL
EXAM READINESS PACK COMPLETE QUESTION
SET AND CORE TOPIC SUMMARY
◉ Abnormal lipid levels. Answer: A patient with a Xanthalasma
should have bloodwork done to check for
◉ basal cell carcinoma. Answer: The most common eyelid
malignancy is
◉ Shingles. Answer: Another name for Herpes Zoster is
◉ Giant Papillary. Answer: What type of conjunctivis is most
commonly associated with contact lens wear
◉ Cold compress and Artificial Tears. Answer: Treatment for a
subconjuntival hemorrhage is
◉ Pterygium. Answer: What can affect visual acuity by extending
across the cornea
◉ Fungal Keratitis. Answer: A patient who has a corneal abrasion
caused by a tree branch is at risk for
,◉ herpes simplex. Answer: A type of keratitis that manifests a
characteristic branch-shaped figure on the cornea is
◉ Keratoconus. Answer: The degenerative corneal disease hat
results in astigmatism is called
◉ cautery. Answer: What is not a treatment for keratitis sicca
◉ Iritis. Answer: What eye condition would normally manifest as
constricted pupil
◉ Hyphema. Answer: Pooling of the blood in the anterior chamber
◉ Congenital glaucoma. Answer: Light sensitivity, tearing, and
uncontrolled blinking can be a symptom of
◉ Low Tension. Answer: Patients with_________ glaucoma have
increased optic nerve cupping an visual field loss, despite the
intraocular pressure within "normal" limits
◉ decreased visual acuity. Answer: What is not associated with a
posterior vitreous detachment
,◉ Scleral buckling. Answer: What surgical procedure uses a silicone
band to apply pressure to the retina
◉ Macular Degeneration. Answer: What is the leading cause of
blindness in the United States for person over the age of 65
◉ New blood vessel growth. Answer: The hallmark of proliferative
diabetic retinopathy is
◉ Thyroid dysfunction. Answer: Grave's disease is associated with
◉ Systemic lupus erythematosus. Answer: Plaquenil may be
prescribed for
◉ Neovascularization. Answer: The most notable effect of sickle cell
disease on the ocular surface is
◉ Cytomegalovirus. Answer: What is associated with AIDS
◉ Maxilla, Frontal, Zygomatic, Lacrimal, Palatine, Sphenoid,
Ethmoid. Answer: Name the seven bones that form the orbit
, ◉ Replenish and spread tear film evenly across the surface of the
eye, Regulate the amount of tear fluid in the eyes, Protect the eye.
Answer: The three basic functions of the eyelids
◉ Reflex blinking. Answer: Rapid, forceful closure of the eyelids that
protect the eye from foreign bodies and excessive light
◉ 10mm. Answer: The palpebral fissure, which is the space between
the eyelids, is normally_____ in size
◉ Ptosis. Answer: Drooping of the upper eyelid
◉ Ectropian. Answer: The eyelids turn outward due to loss of
elasticity of lid tissue
◉ Entropion. Answer: An inward turning of the lids, causing
eyelashes to scratch the eye
◉ Blepharospasm. Answer: A condition in which the lids are so
tightly closes they cannot be opened
◉ Orbicularis oculi. Answer: Muscle responsible for eyelid closure
EXAM READINESS PACK COMPLETE QUESTION
SET AND CORE TOPIC SUMMARY
◉ Abnormal lipid levels. Answer: A patient with a Xanthalasma
should have bloodwork done to check for
◉ basal cell carcinoma. Answer: The most common eyelid
malignancy is
◉ Shingles. Answer: Another name for Herpes Zoster is
◉ Giant Papillary. Answer: What type of conjunctivis is most
commonly associated with contact lens wear
◉ Cold compress and Artificial Tears. Answer: Treatment for a
subconjuntival hemorrhage is
◉ Pterygium. Answer: What can affect visual acuity by extending
across the cornea
◉ Fungal Keratitis. Answer: A patient who has a corneal abrasion
caused by a tree branch is at risk for
,◉ herpes simplex. Answer: A type of keratitis that manifests a
characteristic branch-shaped figure on the cornea is
◉ Keratoconus. Answer: The degenerative corneal disease hat
results in astigmatism is called
◉ cautery. Answer: What is not a treatment for keratitis sicca
◉ Iritis. Answer: What eye condition would normally manifest as
constricted pupil
◉ Hyphema. Answer: Pooling of the blood in the anterior chamber
◉ Congenital glaucoma. Answer: Light sensitivity, tearing, and
uncontrolled blinking can be a symptom of
◉ Low Tension. Answer: Patients with_________ glaucoma have
increased optic nerve cupping an visual field loss, despite the
intraocular pressure within "normal" limits
◉ decreased visual acuity. Answer: What is not associated with a
posterior vitreous detachment
,◉ Scleral buckling. Answer: What surgical procedure uses a silicone
band to apply pressure to the retina
◉ Macular Degeneration. Answer: What is the leading cause of
blindness in the United States for person over the age of 65
◉ New blood vessel growth. Answer: The hallmark of proliferative
diabetic retinopathy is
◉ Thyroid dysfunction. Answer: Grave's disease is associated with
◉ Systemic lupus erythematosus. Answer: Plaquenil may be
prescribed for
◉ Neovascularization. Answer: The most notable effect of sickle cell
disease on the ocular surface is
◉ Cytomegalovirus. Answer: What is associated with AIDS
◉ Maxilla, Frontal, Zygomatic, Lacrimal, Palatine, Sphenoid,
Ethmoid. Answer: Name the seven bones that form the orbit
, ◉ Replenish and spread tear film evenly across the surface of the
eye, Regulate the amount of tear fluid in the eyes, Protect the eye.
Answer: The three basic functions of the eyelids
◉ Reflex blinking. Answer: Rapid, forceful closure of the eyelids that
protect the eye from foreign bodies and excessive light
◉ 10mm. Answer: The palpebral fissure, which is the space between
the eyelids, is normally_____ in size
◉ Ptosis. Answer: Drooping of the upper eyelid
◉ Ectropian. Answer: The eyelids turn outward due to loss of
elasticity of lid tissue
◉ Entropion. Answer: An inward turning of the lids, causing
eyelashes to scratch the eye
◉ Blepharospasm. Answer: A condition in which the lids are so
tightly closes they cannot be opened
◉ Orbicularis oculi. Answer: Muscle responsible for eyelid closure
