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21 Cards in this Set
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On a chart - What does the big V denote?
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visual acuity
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PE66
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pupil size equal and 6mm round
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RRL4+4+ -APD
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Round, maximally Reactive to Light No evidence of an Afferent Pupillary Defect
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Keratometry is AKA
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Ophthalmometry
measures the crvature of the cornea |
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What are the two tools used to measure refractive error?
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a retinoscope (shines light), or a phoropter (with the spinney lenses)
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is manifest refraction objective?
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No, it's subjective because it uses patient responses
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What is the near working distance? What distance do people usually read at?
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40 cm near working, most computer screens and stuff are at 50
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what does the vergence eye system do?
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assures that both eyes point ismultaneously and maintains the eyes in this position
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big word for depth perception?
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stereopsis
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common complaints from people with vergence problems
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complain about headaches, eyestrain, and double vision
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presbyopia
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the normal decrease in fousing ability with age. usually hits around 40
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asthenopia
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an all inclusive term for eyestrain
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When is it routine to start measuring blood pressure?
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around age 40
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What is the leading cause of a reversible visual loss among adults 55 and older?
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CATARACTS
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Tonometry
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the technique that measures IOP
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eye condition that involves high IOP
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Glaucoma
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DFE
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Dilated fndus examination, refers to the use of eyedrops
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normal pupil size is? one smaller than this range is considered?
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3-7mm, MIOTIC
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What is a common side effect of eye dilation eye drops?
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photophobia for 4-6 hours, bur at near distance and sensitive to light
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what do DPAs do?
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paralyze the ciliary body
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how long can a retina be detatched before it loses ability to detect light?
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24-48 hours
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