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The corneal consists of 5 layers which in order from anterior to posterior are
Definition
  • Epithelium, Bowmans membrane, Stroma, Descemets membrane, Endothelium
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The amount of light entering the eye is controlled by the:
Definition
  • Iris
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There are approximately ____ million rods located mainly in the periphery of the retina and ____ million cones located centrally in retina
Definition
  • 120, 6
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The term for the refractive condition where light comes to a focus directly on the retina:
Definition
  • Emmetropia
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The term for the refractive condition where light comes to a focus behind the retina
Definition
  • Hyperopia
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The term for the refractive condition where light comes to a focus in front of the retina:
Definition
  • Myopia
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The term for the refractive condition where light comes to a focus on 2 different points:
Definition
  • Astigmatism
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The onset of presbyopia generally begins at age
Definition
  • 40
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The 6 extraocular muscles responsible for stabilization of the eye are:
Definition
  • Lateral rectus, Medial rectus, Superior rectus, Inferior rectus, Superior oblique, Inferior oblique
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When the eye has a definite or obvious turning from its normal position it is called:
Definition
  • Tropia
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Phorias and tropias are further defined by their direction of movment: ____ as meaning outward (temporally), ____ as meaning inward (nasaly), ____ as meaning downward, and ____ as meaning upward. (place them in the correct order
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  • Exo, eso, hypo, hyper
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We really see with our _______
Definition
  • brain not our eyes
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A perfect human eye is said to be ____________.
Definition
  • emmetropic
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Everyone will suffer from __________ if they live long enough
Definition
  • presbyopia
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Astigmatism means that the patient's cornea is _____.
Definition
  • misshapen
Term
The fibrous tunic consists of the
Definition
  • Sclera and cornea
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Fusion occurs in the
Definition
  • brain
Term
Aqueous humor is produced by the
Definition
  • Ciliary body
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The index of refraction of the cornea is
Definition
  • 1.37
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When light entering the eye, without corrective lenses, comes to a focus partially in front of the retina and partially in back of the retina, the patient's refractive error is
Definition
  • Mixed astigmatism
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When light entering the eye, without corrective lenses, comes to a focus in front of the retina, the patient's refractive error is ________.
Definition
  • Myopia
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The patient normally has no need for any visual correction for distance, but does require prescription lenses to see well at near. This patient's refractive error is known as
Definition
  • Presbyopia
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An Rx with the O.D. minus and the O.S. plus is an obvious case of _______.
Definition
  • Antimetropia
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Accommodation is defined as _____________.
Definition
  • the act of the crystalline lens changing its shape to focus for objects at varying distances
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Transpose the following prescription: +2.25 +1.75 X 085
Definition
  • +4.00 -1.75 X 175
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Equiconcave, flat concave, and meniscus are ALL types of
Definition
  • minus lenses
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Equiconvex, flat convex, and meniscus are ALL types of:
Definition
  • plus lenses
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What is the best base curve for a -3.75D lens
Definition
  • 4
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How much cylinder power is in effect at the specified axis?
Definition
  • 0% none cause it a sph lens
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A plus lens
Definition
  • converges light
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A minus lens
Definition
  • is thin in the center
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Transpose the following prescription: -0.75 +3.00 X 180
Definition
  • +2.25 -3.00 X 090
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What is the best base curve for a +2.50D lens?
Definition
  • 8
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Eyeglass prescription powers are written in
Definition
  • diopters
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Axis is ____________.
Definition
  • a notation of position
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To switch between minus and plus cylinder forms we use
Definition
  • transposition
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Plus lenses ________ and minus lenses ________.
Definition
  • magnify, minify
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Given an Rx with all specifications equal but ground in material of different indices, which set of lenses will be the thinnest?
Definition
  • Polycarbonate
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A lens having one concave and one convex surface is called a __________ lens
Definition
  • Meniscus
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The dioptric difference between the lenses for the prescription of O.D. +2.00 sph, O.S. +0.50 sph would be:
Definition
  • 1.50D
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Astigmatism is corrected by a lens having
Definition
  • Cylinder power
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Given the prescription +1.00 +1.00 axis 90, how much of the +1.00 cylinder is in effect at axis 90 (the vertical meridian of the lens)?
Definition
  • 0%
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A myope always has in his or her prescription the following kind of power:
Definition
  • Minus power
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The relationship of front and back curvatures on a spectacle lens will determine:
Definition
  • Refractive power
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How much cylinder power is in effect 90 degrees away from the specified axis?
Definition
  • 100%
Term
All the questions in the quiz along with their answers are shown below. Your answers are bolded. The correct answers have a green background while the incorrect ones have a red background
Definition
  • Crown glass
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Which material is known for its superior impact resistance
Definition
  • Polycarbonate
Term
AR coatings cause light incident upon the lens to be
Definition
  • Transmitted
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What lens treatment best reduces glare from water and road surfaces
Definition
  • Polarized
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Which of the following lens materials requires a UV coating to protect from ultraviolet radiation?
Definition
  • Plastic
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Multifocal lenses are generally used to correct for
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  • Presbyopia
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Multifocal lenses are generally used to correct for
Definition
  • Presbyopia
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The process used to reduce the bottom thickness of a progressive lens is called
Definition
  • Prism thinning
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A slab off is used to compensate for differences in induced prism between the eyes caused by
Definition
  • Anisometropia
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Cataract surgery removes the crystalline lens of the eye causing the patient to lose the ability to focus. This condition is known as
Definition
  • Aphakic
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The refractive index of CR-39 is
Definition
  • 1.5
Term
Plastic lenses are made of a hard resin material known as
Definition
  • CR-39
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It is generally accepted procedure to fit the top of the trifocal segment to the:
Definition
  • Bottom edge of the pupil
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Multifocal height is usually determined by measuring from the:
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  • Lower edge of the lens
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Trifocals are most generally prescribed when the patient is:
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  • An advanced presbyope
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Bifocals are used to correct for a condition called
Definition
  • Presbyopia
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Which one of the following lens materials is generally thought to provide the best impact resistance for children's eyewear?
Definition
  • Polycarbonate
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What is aphakia
Definition
  • the absence of the crystalline lens
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All the questions in the quiz along with their answers are shown below. Your answers are bolded. The correct answers have a green background while the incorrect ones have a red background
Definition
  • monocularly and binocularly
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A _________ PD is given as one number.
Definition
  • Binocular
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What does the OC in OC height stand for?
Definition
  • Optical Center
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In what year did the Optical Manufacturers Association adopt the Boxing System to provide a standard for frame and lens measurements?
Definition
  • 1962
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Which of the following is not an attribute of Monel?
Definition
  • Hypo-allergenic
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The A measurement of a lens is
Definition
  • The horizontal distance between the vertical sides of the box
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Which is an advantage of a Titanium frame?
Definition
  • 100% corrosion resistant
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For cosmetic reasons, it is best to pick a frame that
Definition
Has a frame PD that matches the patients
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There are two kinds of frame materials ___ and ____.
Definition
  • metals, plastics
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There are three common types of lens mountings
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  • Bevel-Bezel, Semi-Rimless, Three-Piece
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Frames are measured using the following Boxing System points:
Definition
  • A, B, DBL, ED
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Outward inclination of the bottom of the framed lenses is called _______ tilt.
Definition
  • Retroscopic
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The type of bridge on a plastic frame designed to rest entirely on nose pads is the
Definition
  • Keyhole
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If the eyewires touch the cheeks, the adjustment to take care of this condition would be:
Definition
  • Decrease pantoscopic tilt
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If the top of the front is pressing against the brow, the adjustment to correct the condition would be
Definition
  • Lengthen the pad arms
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When adjusting the frame, the front can be lowered by using the following adjustment:
Definition
  • By spreading the pads further apart
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To relieve excessive pressure causing soreness at the back edge of the nose pads, a good adjustment would be:
Definition
Flare pads out more (spread back edge apart more
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If the pad arms are bent up and the pads realigned, this adjustment will:
Definition
  • Drop the front
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If the right temple is angled down, this adjustment will
Definition
  • Raise the right side of the front
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If the pad arms are lengthened, this adjustment will
Definition
  • Push the front out more
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If the pads are brought closer together, this adjustment will.
Definition
  • Raise the front
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If the right temple is angled out, this adjustment will:
Definition
  • Bring the right side of the front toward the right eye
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To relieve tension on both ears, a good adjustment would be to
Definition
  • Lengthen both temples
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When a frame is said to have pantoscopic tilt, the following condition is meant:
Definition
  • The bottoms of the eyewires are in closer than the top
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When a frame is said to have retroscopic tilt, the following condition is meant
Definition
  • The bottoms of the eyewires are out further than the top
Term
Bowing temples is an expression referring to:
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  • Curving temples around the head
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To adjust the frame so it sits lower on the face, bend the pad arms _________ .
Definition
  • farther apart
Term
Internal lens stress can be detected using a
Definition
  • Polariscope
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A lensometer is used for measuring
Definition
  • Sphere Power
  • Cylinder Power
  • Prism
  • All of the above
Term
Prism is read in lensometer using the
Definition
  • Reticle
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Vertex distance is measured using a
Definition
  • Distometer
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A lensomter reticle is divided in quadrants to measure the
Definition
  • Direction of the prism
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Lens calipers are commonly used to measure
Definition
  • Lens thickness
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A pupillometer is used to measure the
Definition
  • Interpupillary distance
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The private agency whose function is to set commercial and industry standards is
Definition
  • ANSI
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The ANSI document covering ophthalmic standards
Definition
  • Z80
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Which of the following categories of lenses are not exempt from drop ball testing?
Definition
  • Aspheric
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According to ANSI standards, a lens with 0.50 D of cylinder must have an axis within
Definition
  • 7 degrees
Term
The governmental agency established for the purpose of reducing deaths, injury, and illness in the workplace is
Definition
  • OSHA
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The ASTM institute sets standards for which of the following ophthalmic products:
Definition
  • Sports eyewear
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In drop ball testing a ____ ball is dropped from ____ on to the front surface of a lens
Definition
  • 5/8 in, 50 in
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Duty to warn
Definition
Requires opticians to warn patients of significant risks in certain aspects of lenses and frames
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