NBEO Clinical Optometry & Patient Care 2

Question 1

What is visual field testing and what does it detect?

Accepted Answer

A test measuring peripheral and central vision sensitivity to detect damage from glaucoma, neurological conditions, and retinal disease

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A test of color vision

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A measurement of eye alignment

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A refraction procedure

Question 2

What is optical coherence tomography (OCT)?

Accepted Answer

A non-invasive imaging technique that produces high-resolution cross-sectional images of retinal layers and the optic nerve

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A type of contact lens

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A surgical laser procedure

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A visual acuity chart

Question 3

What is a cataract and how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

A clouding of the crystalline lens causing decreased vision, treated surgically by removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an intraocular lens (IOL)

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An infection of the cornea treated with antibiotics

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A retinal detachment requiring laser treatment

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A refractive error corrected with glasses

Question 4

What are contact lens fitting considerations?

Accepted Answer

Base curve selection, diameter, material (oxygen permeability), wearing schedule, and patient compliance with care and replacement schedules

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Only the lens color matters

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Contact lenses are one-size-fits-all

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Only the prescription power matters

Question 5

What is amblyopia and how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Reduced vision in one eye due to abnormal visual development, treated by forcing use of the weaker eye through patching or atropine penalization of the stronger eye

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An eye infection in adults

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A type of cataract

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Color blindness

Question 6

What is dry eye disease and how is it managed?

Accepted Answer

A multifactorial condition of tear film instability causing discomfort and visual disturbance, managed with artificial tears, anti-inflammatory drops, and environmental modifications

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A condition that only occurs in deserts

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An infection requiring antibiotics

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A refractive error