Free COT Optometry Questions and Answers

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Exciter filter

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Diabetic Retinopathy

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

PAM Test

Answer

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

Question 4

Downward movement

Accepted Answer

Inferior Rectus

Answer

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

Question 5

Alkaline

Accepted Answer

ph of 7.0

Answer

This is neutral, neither acidic nor alkaline.

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Free COT Optometry Questions and Answers