FREE COT Optometry Questions and Answers

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Consists of a footplate with a central moveable plunger fitted into a barrel

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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

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Parallel movement of both eyes in the same direction. This term specifically refers to the coordinated movement of both eyes.

Alkaline

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This is neutral, neither acidic nor alkaline.

Longest-acting mydriatic

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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.

Movement toward the midline of the body

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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.

Transient viral vesicles that infect the facial area

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This virus commonly causes cold sores or fever blisters on the lips or around the mouth. It can also cause genital herpes.

Gives the physician an estimate of a patient's potential visual acuity

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A test used to estimate a patient's potential visual acuity, often before cataract surgery, by projecting an eye chart image onto the retina.

Disease which is indicated by the presence of microaneurysms, dot/blot hemes, and lipid exudates from a leakage of the retinal vessels

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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.

Provided by the manufacturer, with known radius of curvature, to be used for the calibration of the manual keratometer

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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.

Used to enhance the visibility of the external tissues of the eye when using fluorescein dye

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This filter is used to selectively allow specific wavelengths of light to pass through, which can excite fluorescein dye to fluoresce.

Downward movement

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This muscle is responsible for downward movement (depression) of the eye.