FREE COT Optometry Questions and Answers
Longest-acting mydriatic
Atropine is a muscarinic antagonist that causes pupil dilation (mydriasis) and paralysis of accommodation (cycloplegia). It has a relatively long duration of action compared to other mydriatics.
Provided by the manufacturer, with known radius of curvature, to be used for the calibration of the manual keratometer
Provided by the manufacturer with a known radius of curvature, these are used for the calibration of a manual keratometer to ensure accuracy in measuring the curvature of the cornea.
Gives the physician an estimate of a patient's potential visual acuity
A test used to estimate a patient's potential visual acuity, often before cataract surgery, by projecting an eye chart image onto the retina.
Movement toward the midline of the body
The movement of a body part toward the midline of the body. This term is used to describe the movement of limbs or other body parts.
Downward movement
This muscle is responsible for downward movement (depression) of the eye.
Used to enhance the visibility of the external tissues of the eye when using fluorescein dye
This filter is used to selectively allow specific wavelengths of light to pass through, which can excite fluorescein dye to fluoresce.
Consists of a footplate with a central moveable plunger fitted into a barrel
This device uses a flat-tipped probe to flatten the cornea and measure intraocular pressure, but it does not have a footplate and plunger design.
Parallel movement of both eyes
Parallel movement of both eyes in the same direction. This term specifically refers to the coordinated movement of both eyes.
Transient viral vesicles that infect the facial area
This virus commonly causes cold sores or fever blisters on the lips or around the mouth. It can also cause genital herpes.
Disease which is indicated by the presence of microaneurysms, dot/blot hemes, and lipid exudates from a leakage of the retinal vessels
A diabetes complication that affects the eyes. It is indicated by the presence of microaneurysms, dot/blot hemorrhages, and lipid exudates due to leakage of retinal vessels.
Alkaline
This is neutral, neither acidic nor alkaline.