Optometrist - Answer State License independent primary health care provider who
examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages disease and disorders of the
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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
The person generally responsible for grinding or duplicating lenses is
A. Optometrist B. Optician C. Ophthalmologist C. Oculist - Answer B. Optician
A doctor of medicine specializing in surgery is
A. Optometrist B. Optician C. Ophthalmologist D. OMP - Answer C. Ophthalmologist
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Ophthalmic Medical Personnel can do all BUT the following
A. Administer tests B. Take eye measurements C. Take patient histories D. Offer
medical diagnoses - Answer D. Offer medical diagnoses
A person who collects patient data, administers tests of the patient's visual
capabilities, and assists in office management would best be described as a
A. Paraoptometric B. Optician C. Certified contact lense dispenser D. Certified Office
Administrator - Answer A. Paraoptometric
Triage questions - Answer 1. What kind of problems are you having?
2. How long has it been going on?
3. Is it getting worse?
4. Does it affect your vision?
5. Does anything make it better?
When a staff member receives a call but is busy with a patient, the person answering
the phone should politely ask... - Answer for a return # or if someone else might be
of assistance
Prior to scheduling a patient appointment, what should be done first? - Answer Make
certain that the purpose of the visit is known to schedule properly.
What is the most straight forward type of filing system? - Answer Alphabetical
Which is not part of implementing HIPAA?
A. Identify those in your office whop need access to PHI to do their JOB
B. Further identify anyone else who may need access
C. Create policies and procedures for routine disclosures to achieve purpose of
disclosure
D. Unlimited PHI disclosure for staff developing criteria - Answer C. Create policies
and procedures for routine disclosures to achieve purpose of disclosure
Lacrimal Gland - Answer the gland that supplies most of the tears to the eye.
Located superior and temporal to the eye and behind the orbital rim
Lacrimal Duct - Answer the drainage system for tears. As tears are produced by the
lacrimal gland, they drain through the lacrimal duct to reach the surface of the eye
Nasolacrimal Duct - Answer the drainage system for the tears to leave the eye. It is
connected to the nasal passage. This is why the nose runs when one cries
Sclera - Answer the white portion of the eye made up of a tough, fibrous tissue that
gives shape and structure to the eyeball
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Orbit - Answer the bony socket that contains the eye and most of its accessory
organs. The roof, medial wall and floor are very thin and can be easily damage by
injury, infection or tumors
Sinuses - Answer air spaces within the bones. Poor drainage, infection, or cancerous
enlargement of the sinuses may cause headaches, pain around eye, or pain from
behind the eye
Conjunctiva - Answer the clear, cellophane-like tissue that covers the sclera and the
inside surface of the eyelids.
Palpebral Conjunctiva - Answer Lines the lids
Bulbar Conjunctiva - Answer Covers the sclera
Cornea - Answer the clear, transparent tissue which is located on the very anterior
portion of the eye. Most powerful refractive media of the eye. Provides most of the
eye's ability to focus light. It is avascular. A slight furrow marks its junction with the
sclera. It has 5 layers.
Cornea's 5 Layers (front to back) - Answer 1. Epithelium
2. Bowman's layer
3. Stroma
4. Descemet's membrane
5. Endothelium
Limbus - Answer The junction of the sclera and the cornea.
Iris - Answer the colored part of the eye. Consists of 2 muscles with a hole in the
middle (the pupil). The iris sphincter and dilator muscles control the size of the pupil
for maximum visual performance
Anterior Chamber - Answer Area inside the eye, behind the cornea and in front of the
iris. This area is filled with clear, watery fluid called aqueous humor
Aqueous Humor - Answer Clear watery fluid produced by the ciliary body. It fills the
front part of the posterior chamber and the entire anterior chamber. It provides
nutrients for the lens and posterior cornea and carries away waste products. It is also
responsible for maintain the intraocular pressure because it is the only fluid
continually produced in the eye
Crystalline lens - Answer provides focusing power to the eye. Allows for adjustment
of the eye to focus from distance to near (accommodation). The second most
powerful refractive medium. Held in place by ciliary body (ligaments) [Show Less]