Question 1

Glaucoma is an eye disorder characterized by

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A)  obstruction of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid.
B)  increased intraocular pressure.
C)  clouding of the lens of the eye.
D)  involuntary,jerking movements of the eye.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The term blepharitis means inflammation

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A)  of the eyelid.
B)  of the tear duct.
C)  within the eye.
D)  of the cornea.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A progressive degeneration of the portion of the retina called the macula is known as

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A)  retinitis pigmentosa.
B)  retinoblastoma.
C)  retinopathy.
D)  macular degeneration.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Retina detachment may be treated by

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A)  trabeculectomy.
B)  enucleation.
C)  scleral buckling.
D)  vitrectomy.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The term that means softening of the lens is

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A)  keratomalacia.
B)  ophthalmalgia.
C)  phacomalacia.
D)  aphakia.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

An abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus is called

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A)  corneitis.
B)  oculomycosis.
C)  dacryocystitis.
D)  scleritis.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The pronunciation for the anatomic term that is the mucous membrane lining the eyelids is the

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A)   
B)   
C)  (kon-JUNK-ti-vah) .
D)   E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The term that means separation of the retina from the choroid in the back of the eye is

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A)  astigmatism.
B)  glaucoma.
C)  nystagmus.
D)  retinal detachment.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The term mydriatic is defined as

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A)  an agent that constricts the pupil.
B)  an agent that dilates the pupil.
C)  nearsightedness.
D)  progressive deterioration of a portion of the retina.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
jellylike substance that maintains the shape of the eye

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A)  (con-JUNK-ti-vah) 
B)    
C)  (SKLER-ah) 
D)    
E)  (LAK-ri-mal) (ap-a-RA-tes) F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The instrument used to measure (the curvature of) the cornea in order to fit a contact lens is the

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A)  optometry.
B)  pupillometer.
C)  optometer.
D)  keratometer.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Administration of a miotic agent causes

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A)  paralysis of the iris.
B)  pupillary constriction.
C)  ocular movement.
D)  pupillary dilation.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The term that means drooping of the eyelid is

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A)  retinopathy.
B)  blepharoptosis.
C)  ophthalmoplegia.
D)  iridoplegia.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The term ophthalmalgia is defined as

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A)  pain in the eye.
B)  paralysis of the eye (muscle) .
C)  abnormal condition of the eye caused by fungus.
D)  any disease of the eye.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Thin tissue growing onto the cornea from the conjunctiva is

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A)  hordeolum.
B)  chalazion.
C)  pterygium.
D)  cataract.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The term that means reduced vision in one eye (commonly called lazy eye)

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A)  nystagmus.
B)  amblyopia.
C)  astigmatism.
D)  strabismus.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Surgical removal of the eyeball is called

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A)  phacoemulsification.
B)  vitrectomy.
C)  enucleation.
D)  iridectomy.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The instrument that is used to measure the curvature of the patient's cornea so that he or she can receive a prescription for contact lenses is a(n)

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A)  keratometer.
B)  ophthalmoscope.
C)  pupilloscope.
D)  optometer.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The pronunciation for the anatomic term that is the outer protective layer of the eye is the

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A)   
B)  (SKLER-ah) .
C)   
D)  (kon-JUNK-ti-vah) .E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Another term for sty is

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A)  chalazion.
B)  hordeolum.
C)  pterygium.
D)  keratitis.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 12: Eye

The pronunciation for the anatomic term that is the outer protective layer of the eye is the

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Thin tissue growing onto the cornea from the conjunctiva is

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Surgical removal of the eyeball is called

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The term blepharitis means inflammation

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The instrument that is used to measure the curvature of the patient's cornea so that he or she can receive a prescription for contact lenses is a(n)

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MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. jellylike substance that maintains the shape of the eye

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The term that means separation of the retina from the choroid in the back of the eye is

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A progressive degeneration of the portion of the retina called the macula is known as

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The term that means softening of the lens is

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The term that means drooping of the eyelid is

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Administration of a miotic agent causes

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An abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus is called

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Retina detachment may be treated by

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The instrument used to measure (the curvature of) the cornea in order to fit a contact lens is the

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Another term for sty is

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The term ophthalmalgia is defined as

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The term mydriatic is defined as

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The pronunciation for the anatomic term that is the mucous membrane lining the eyelids is the

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The term that means reduced vision in one eye (commonly called lazy eye)

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Glaucoma is an eye disorder characterized by

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