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(COA)
Terms in this set (639)
How are systemic medications Orally, injection (subcutaneously or
administered? intramuscularly) or intravenously
How should drops be properly Into the lower cul de sac (lower fornix)
instilled into a patient's eye?
What does the term idiosyncrasy A bizarre, peculiar reaction to a drug that is not
refer to with ophthalmic drugs? commonly seen, such as tremors, excitability or
even collapse
What is the name of the instrument Lensometer (Lensmeter)
used to neutralize lenses?
When recording a prism in a Base out
spectacle prescription, what does
the abbreviation BO stand for?
What is determined by focusing the The sphere of the spectacle prescription
thin lines in a manual lensometer?
What is the first step in performing Focus the eyepiece
lensometry?
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When PRK is being performed, time 10 seconds
remaining in the procedure should
be announced in increments of ______
Name the organism that is most Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
destructive to the eye.
What procedure using an Argon Panretinal photocoagulation or panretinal laser
Laser is thought to destroy areas of
ischemic retina?
What type of intraocular injection is Intravitreal injection
made at the Pars plana site with a
needle and syringe of medication?
What are the parallel movements of Versions
the eyes from one gaze position to
another
What is the movement of one eye Duction
called
Versions and ductions are tested by Six Cardinal positions, yoke
using ________ to test the six pairs of
_______ muscles.
The movement of the eye outward Abduction
toward the temple is called _____
What is the technique used to A-Scan Keratometry Length Measurements
measure the radius of curvature of
the anterior corneal surface?
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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Save
(COA)
Terms in this set (639)
How are systemic medications Orally, injection (subcutaneously or
administered? intramuscularly) or intravenously
How should drops be properly Into the lower cul de sac (lower fornix)
instilled into a patient's eye?
What does the term idiosyncrasy A bizarre, peculiar reaction to a drug that is not
refer to with ophthalmic drugs? commonly seen, such as tremors, excitability or
even collapse
What is the name of the instrument Lensometer (Lensmeter)
used to neutralize lenses?
When recording a prism in a Base out
spectacle prescription, what does
the abbreviation BO stand for?
What is determined by focusing the The sphere of the spectacle prescription
thin lines in a manual lensometer?
What is the first step in performing Focus the eyepiece
lensometry?
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, 2/3/26, 9:52 AM Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Flashcards | Quizlet
When PRK is being performed, time 10 seconds
remaining in the procedure should
be announced in increments of ______
Name the organism that is most Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
destructive to the eye.
What procedure using an Argon Panretinal photocoagulation or panretinal laser
Laser is thought to destroy areas of
ischemic retina?
What type of intraocular injection is Intravitreal injection
made at the Pars plana site with a
needle and syringe of medication?
What are the parallel movements of Versions
the eyes from one gaze position to
another
What is the movement of one eye Duction
called
Versions and ductions are tested by Six Cardinal positions, yoke
using ________ to test the six pairs of
_______ muscles.
The movement of the eye outward Abduction
toward the temple is called _____
What is the technique used to A-Scan Keratometry Length Measurements
measure the radius of curvature of
the anterior corneal surface?
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