ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry Trivia 2

Question 1

Which organization administers the ABO (American Board of Opticianry) certification exam?

Accepted Answer

American Board of Opticianry

Answer

The American Board of Opticianry administers the ABO certification for opticianry competency in the United States.

Question 2

What does the abbreviation 'NOCE' stand for in the ABO-NOCE exam?

Accepted Answer

National Opticianry Competency Examination

Answer

NOCE stands for National Opticianry Competency Examination, the contact lens portion of the combined ABO-NOCE credential.

Question 3

A patient's prescription reads +2.00 -1.50 x 090. What type of refractive error does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Hyperopia with against-the-rule astigmatism

Answer

A positive sphere indicates hyperopia, and cylinder axis at 090 indicates against-the-rule astigmatism.

Question 4

What is the standard vertex distance assumed when converting high-power prescriptions?

Accepted Answer

12 mm

Answer

The standard assumed vertex distance for ophthalmic prescriptions is 12 mm from the back surface of the lens to the cornea.

Question 5

Which lens material has the highest Abbe value among common ophthalmic materials?

Accepted Answer

CR-39

Answer

CR-39 plastic has an Abbe value of approximately 58, the highest among common ophthalmic lens materials, meaning it produces the least chromatic aberration.

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ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry Trivia 2