History - -Part of exam performed by care system - -Irritation
asking specific questions in an orderly sequence
Soft CLs are susceptible to deposits of - -
Asthenopia - -Term used to refer to Proteins
symptoms due to uncorrected refractive
Permeability of CLs denoted by - -DK
Symptoms associated with a red, irritated,
bloodshot eye are most likely due to a: - -
Conjunctivitis Keratometer - -Instrument that measures
curvature of the central part of cornea
Types of allergies that should be discussed w/ pt
- -Drugs, inhalants, contactants, Lensmeter - -Instrument that measures
ingestants, injectants power of spectacle lenses
An improperly measured interpupillary distance Two items used to clean retinoscopy lens,
(PD) may result in: - -Induced prism in the polarizing lens, red lens, and Maddox rod lens -
spectacle -Cotton tip swab and glass cleaner
Miosis - -State of pupillary constriction A lens with a focal length of 2m has a power of -
-0.5 Diopters
Consensual light reflex in the right eye results in:
- -Left pupil constriction Calibration of applanation tonometer checked by
- -measured weight at balancing arm 0, 2,
and 6
If the amount of light info transmitted to brain
from one eye differs from the other, pt has a(an) -
-Afferent pupillary defect Bridge - -Part of spectacle frame
connecting the two lenses
Anisocoria - -Term for pupils of unequal
size Measurement used to determine distance
between optical centers of spectacle lenses -
-Pupillary distance
Test comparing direct and consensual responses
to the pupil - -Swinging light test
Optical centers of spectacle lenses must be
properly aligned in order to avoid what effect? -
A disadvantage of chemical-based contact lens -Prismatic
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Viruses can be seen using what microsope -
-Electron microscope
Addition - -Reading portion of a bifocal Rx
Cycloplegic drops - -Paralyzes
Method useful for measuring astigmatism - accommodation allowing hyperopia to be
-Keratometry uncovered
Results of keratometry expressed in - - Scrubbing - -Degerming of hands
Diopters
Drugs that dilate pupil w/o cycloplegia stimulate
In keratometry, if the power of the vertical what iris muscle - -Ciliary body
meridian is greater than the power of the
horizontal, the patien has - -With the rule
astigmatism Drug used to treat allergic rxns - -
Antihistamines
Corneal curvature measurement is vital to ensure
that a CL - -Rests on the tear film A cycloplegic ideal for office use d/t rapid onset
and short duration - -Cyclopentolate
Dioptric power of the cornea determined by -
-Keratometer readings Powerful mydriatic and cycloplegic that can take
up to two weeks to wear off - -Atropine
Proper technique to assist visually impaired pts -
-Place their hand on your arm at the elbow Oral meds are considered to be what kind of
drug? - -Systemic
Function of tear film - -Hydrate and protect
ocular surface The drug that treats glaucoma by decreasing
aqueous humor production - -Timolol
maleate
To provide informed consent, pts must - -
Comprehend the doctors recommendations
Mydriatics - -Drugs that dilate pupil
Equipment that comes in contact with pt's skin
should undergo - -Sterilization before Alkaline solution has pH greater than - -7
every use
Tonicity - -Concentration of a chemical in a