CPO EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025

Optometrist - ANSWER State License independent primary health care provider who examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages disease and disorders of the visual system, and the associated structures as well as diagnoses related systemic conditions. Optometrist requirements - ANSWER Completion of a 4-year degree is followed by four years of education and training from an accredited optometry school = OD. This may be followed by a postgraduate training residency, but is not required for licensure. Ophthalmologist - ANSWER Physician (doctor of medicine, MD; doctor of osteopathy, DO) who specializes in medical and surgical care of the eye and visual system and in the treatment of eye disease and injury. Ophthalmologist requirements - ANSWER 4-year undergraduate, 4+ years of medical school, one year internship and 3+ years of specialized training in eyecare, surgery, and disease. They are state licensed as physicians and surgeons Paraoptometric - ANSWER Woks under the direct supervision of a licensed doctor of optometry. Collects patient data, administers routine and technical tests of the patient's visual capabilities, and assists in office management. May assist in providing primary patient care examination and treatment services including contact lenses, low vision, vision therapy and ophthalmic dispensing and office management. State laws may limit or restrict paraoptometric duties. Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (OMP) - ANSWER Assigned a variety of job duties including, taking patient histories, administering tests and evaluations, taking eye measurements for diagnoses purposes, and performing a variety of clinical skills. They do not make surgical or medical diagnoses. Not licensed as independent practitioners. Optician - ANSWER Prepares or dispenses eyeglasses, spectacles, lenses, or related optical devises upon Rx . Duplicates, measures, adapts, fits and adjusts eyeglasses or lenses to the face. Makes, verifies and delivers lenses, frames, and other specially fabricated optical devises upon Rx. Optician requirements - ANSWER May be apprenticeship trained or attend community college program. Some states require opticians to be licensed. An optometrist is licensed by which governing body? A. State B. Federal C. County D. Dept. of Law and Public Affairs - ANSWER A. State