FREE National Opticianry Competency Exam (NOCE) Ophthalmic Products and Materials Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patient with a high-minus prescription who is sensitive to peripheral color fringing would benefit most from a lens material with which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A low refractive index and a high Abbe value

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A low specific gravity and a low Abbe value

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A high refractive index and a low Abbe value

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A high specific gravity and a high Abbe value

Question 2

A construction worker requires prescription safety glasses. According to ANSI Z87.1 standards, which lens marking indicates the eyewear has been tested for high-impact resistance?

Accepted Answer

Z87+

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Z87

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Z87-2

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D3

Question 3

An optician is designing a progressive addition lens for a patient with a high 'add' power who prefers a smaller, fashionable frame. To maximize the usable near vision area within the constraints of the small frame, which lens design characteristic should be prioritized?

Accepted Answer

A shorter corridor length

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A longer corridor length

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A harder lens design

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A wider distance zone

Question 4

A patient with anisometropia of 2.50 D experiences vertical imbalance and diplopia when reading through their bifocal. To correct this, a slab-off is ordered. On which lens is a conventional slab-off typically ground?

Accepted Answer

The lens with the most minus or least plus power in the vertical meridian.

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The lens with the most plus power in the vertical meridian.

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The lens with the higher cylinder power.

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The lens with the lower base curve.

Question 5

When comparing polycarbonate and Trivex lens materials for a drill-mounted frame, Trivex is often preferred due to its superior:

Accepted Answer

Tensile strength

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Refractive index

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Abbe value

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Specific gravity

Question 6

An aspheric lens design is most beneficial for a patient with a high hyperopic prescription primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Reduces lens thickness, weight, and peripheral distortions.

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Increases the magnification effect for better reading.

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Enhances chromatic aberration correction.

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Allows for a greater range of tinting options.