AOC Evaluation & Continuing Education 3

Question 1

The Titmus fly stereopsis test measures stereoacuity at what testing distance?

Accepted Answer

40 cm

Answer

33 cm

Answer

57 cm

Answer

1 meter

Question 2

In the evaluation of nystagmus, the null point refers to:

Accepted Answer

The gaze position where nystagmus intensity is minimized

Answer

The position of gaze where nystagmus is fastest

Answer

The point where nystagmus changes direction

Answer

The primary position of gaze always

Question 3

Which assessment tool is used to evaluate a patient's ability to perceive simultaneous perception, fusion, and stereopsis on three separate grades?

Accepted Answer

Synoptophore (major amblyoscope)

Answer

Bagolini striated lenses

Answer

TNO random dot test

Answer

Maddox wing

Question 4

An orthoptist identifies a patient with V-pattern esotropia. Which finding would most support this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Greater esotropia in upgaze than downgaze

Answer

Greater esotropia in downgaze than upgaze

Answer

Equal deviation in all positions

Answer

Exotropia in upgaze only

Question 5

According to AOC standards, what is the minimum passing score typically required on the AOC certification examination?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

60%

Answer

65%

Answer

75%

Question 6

When evaluating saccadic eye movements in a patient with internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO), what key finding is expected?

Accepted Answer

Slow adducting saccades with contralateral abducting nystagmus

Answer

Slow abducting saccades with contralateral nystagmus

Answer

Complete horizontal gaze palsy

Answer

Normal saccades in all directions

Question 7

A patient with amblyopia in the right eye is undergoing patching therapy. Which outcome measure best demonstrates treatment efficacy?

Accepted Answer

Improved visual acuity in the amblyopic eye on repeat testing

Answer

Improvement in stereoacuity only

Answer

Resolution of strabismus

Answer

Increased fusional vergence amplitudes