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ophthalmology COA exam terms
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abduction
Ans: the movement of the eye outward toward the temple.
aberrometry
Ans: The measurement of optical aberrations of the visual
system using a device called a wavefront ananlyzer or an
aberrometer
abrasion
Ans: a scratch
abscess
Ans: a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed
tissue.
absolute scotoma
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Ans: a severe visual field defect in which the largest and
brightest stimulus cannot be seen; blindness at that specific
location
accommodation
Ans: The change in the curvature of the crystalline lens that
helps to focus images of objects close to the eye
acidic burns
Ans: a chemical injury to tissue, caused by an agent of low pH
acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome AIDS
Ans: An infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
that causes a compromised immune system
acute
Ans: Refers to a condition that flares up suddenly and persists
for only a short time.
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Ans: The portion of the multifocal lens (usually the lower part)
that provides correction for near vision. also called segment or
near add
adduction
Ans: The movement of the eye inward toward the nose
adenovirus
Ans: A family of viruses involved primarily in respiratory
infections; can cause hightly contagious forms of conjunctivitis
adnexa
Ans: The tissues and structures surrounding the eye; includes
the orbit, extraocular muscles, eyelids, and lacrimal apparatus
afferent pupillary defect APD
Ans: A pupil with normal iris function that fails to constrict
normally with direct light stimulation, but reacts strongly
consensually, or when the fellow eye is stimulated. Usually
secondary to optic nerve disease.
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"against motion"
Ans: The retinoscopic reflex movement that is in the opposite
direction from the movement of the streak of light from the
retinoscope; typical of the myopic eye
age-related macular degeneration ARMD
Ans: A disease in which sensory cells of the macula
degenerate, resulting in a loss of central vision; usually affects
older people
alkali burn
Ans: A chemical injury to tissue, cased by an agent of high pH
allergic reaction
Ans: A condition in which the body produces antibodies to
foreign materials such as food, plant pollens, or medications
alternate cover test
Ans: A test performed by placing an occluder over one eye and
then moving it slowly over to the other eye to detect a
tendency for the eyes to deviate while under the occluder (such
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ophthalmology COA exam terms
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
abduction
Ans: the movement of the eye outward toward the temple.
aberrometry
Ans: The measurement of optical aberrations of the visual
system using a device called a wavefront ananlyzer or an
aberrometer
abrasion
Ans: a scratch
abscess
Ans: a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed
tissue.
absolute scotoma
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Ans: a severe visual field defect in which the largest and
brightest stimulus cannot be seen; blindness at that specific
location
accommodation
Ans: The change in the curvature of the crystalline lens that
helps to focus images of objects close to the eye
acidic burns
Ans: a chemical injury to tissue, caused by an agent of low pH
acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome AIDS
Ans: An infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
that causes a compromised immune system
acute
Ans: Refers to a condition that flares up suddenly and persists
for only a short time.
add
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Ans: The portion of the multifocal lens (usually the lower part)
that provides correction for near vision. also called segment or
near add
adduction
Ans: The movement of the eye inward toward the nose
adenovirus
Ans: A family of viruses involved primarily in respiratory
infections; can cause hightly contagious forms of conjunctivitis
adnexa
Ans: The tissues and structures surrounding the eye; includes
the orbit, extraocular muscles, eyelids, and lacrimal apparatus
afferent pupillary defect APD
Ans: A pupil with normal iris function that fails to constrict
normally with direct light stimulation, but reacts strongly
consensually, or when the fellow eye is stimulated. Usually
secondary to optic nerve disease.
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"against motion"
Ans: The retinoscopic reflex movement that is in the opposite
direction from the movement of the streak of light from the
retinoscope; typical of the myopic eye
age-related macular degeneration ARMD
Ans: A disease in which sensory cells of the macula
degenerate, resulting in a loss of central vision; usually affects
older people
alkali burn
Ans: A chemical injury to tissue, cased by an agent of high pH
allergic reaction
Ans: A condition in which the body produces antibodies to
foreign materials such as food, plant pollens, or medications
alternate cover test
Ans: A test performed by placing an occluder over one eye and
then moving it slowly over to the other eye to detect a
tendency for the eyes to deviate while under the occluder (such
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