Certified Paraoptometric Test Study Guide 2024

Certified Paraoptometric Test Study Guide 2024 Optometrist (OD) - Answer ️️ -is a state licensed provider who provides comprehensive eye health and vision exams; diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and vision disorders; the detection of general health problems; and the prescribing of glasses / contacts. Ophthalmologist (MD) - Answer ️️ -is a physician who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eye, visual system, and in the treatment of eye disease and injury. Optician - Answer ️️ -prepares and dispenses eyeglasses, lenses, or related optical devices upon prescription. Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (OMP) - Answer ️️ -work with ophthalmologists and their patients, but do not make surgical or medical diagnosis and are not licensed. Optometric Staff - Paraoptometric - Answer ️️ -Works directly under the supervision of a licensed doctor of optometry, collects patients data administers routine and technical test of the patient's visual capabilities and assists in office management Anterior Chamber - Answer ️️ -The area inside the eye, behind the cornea, and in front of the iris. Aqueous Humor - Answer ️️ -a clear, watery fluid produced by the ciliary body that fills the front part of the posterior chamber and the entire anterior chamber. Choroid - Answer ️️ -consists primarily of blood vessels that nourish the retina. it is in the middle of the sclera and the retina. Ciliary Muscle - Answer ️️ -muscle inside of the eyeball that alters the shape of the crystalline lens. what has direct control over the focusing ability? - Answer ️️ -the ciliary what provides nutrients for the lens and posterior cornea and carries away waste products? - Answer ️️ -the aqueous humor what is responsible for maintaining the intraocular pressure? - Answer ️️ -the aqueous humor what is the focusing ability of the eye called? - Answer ️️ -accomodation conjunctiva - Answer ️️ -the clear, cellophane like tissue that covers the sclera and the inside surface of the eyelids. palpebral conjunctiva - Answer ️️ -lines the eyelids