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With a rigid contact lens in place a flourescein pattern shows a narrow
bend horizontally wih a concentration of flourescein inferiorly and
superiorly under the lens. Which one of the following type of
astigmatism is represented by this pattern?
a. lenticular astigmatism
b. residual astigmatism
c. against the rule astigmatism
d. with the rule astigmatism - ANSWER--d. with the rule astigmatism
Refractive Rx -3.00 -1.00 x 170
K's 42.00 @ 170/43.00 @ 80
Given the above Rx and K's he following diagnostic toric soft lens was
used:
B.C. 8.8
Power -3.00 -1.00 x 180
During dianostic evalutation, the above lens rotated 10 clockwise. The
lens ordered should have an axis of:
a. 10
b. 180
c. 170
d. 160 - ANSWER--b. 180
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Given the same circumstances from the above question, once the
correctly ordered lens has been dispensed, the rotational marks should
settle at _______.
a. 6 o clock
b. 10 clockwise rotation
c. 10 counter clockwise rotation
d. none of the above - ANSWER--b. 10 clockwise rotation
An instrument that allows simultaneous verification of lens diameter,
optic zone width, and peripheral curve width is:
a. measuring magnifier
b. ophthalmometer
c. profile analyzer
d. radiuscope - ANSWER--a. measuring magnifier
(the book says d. radiuscope)
The instrument used for magnification of the edge of a rigid CL is a
_______.
a. radiuscope
b. shadowgraph
c. profile analysis
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d. keratometer - ANSWER--b. shadowgraph
Mary is wearing in her right eye RGP lens with a base curve of 43.50
and a power of +2.75. The doctor refracts -0.75 sphere over this lens. If
you wish to order her a new lens with a curve of 43.00, what will the
new power be?
a. +1.50
b. +2.00
c. +2.50
d. +3.00 - ANSWER--c. +250
Which of the following could be considered in the fitting of a
keratoconus patient
1. aspheric
2. McGuire
3. Soper
4. tangent streak
a. 1 & 2
b. 2 & 3
c. 3 & 4
d. 1, 2 and 3 - ANSWER--d. 1, 2 and 3
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Two designs helpful in orienting high riding myopic lenses are:
1. flattening the B.C. relationship
2. myo-flang
3. hyper-flang
4. prism ballast
a. 1 & 2
b. 1 & 3
c. 2 & 3
d. 3 & 4 - ANSWER--d. 3 & 4
Age/related signs of presbyopia include:
1. tear film abnormalities
2. reduce lid elasticity
3. lens opacities
4. pupil constriction
a. 1 only
b. 1 & 3
2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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With a rigid contact lens in place a flourescein pattern shows a narrow
bend horizontally wih a concentration of flourescein inferiorly and
superiorly under the lens. Which one of the following type of
astigmatism is represented by this pattern?
a. lenticular astigmatism
b. residual astigmatism
c. against the rule astigmatism
d. with the rule astigmatism - ANSWER--d. with the rule astigmatism
Refractive Rx -3.00 -1.00 x 170
K's 42.00 @ 170/43.00 @ 80
Given the above Rx and K's he following diagnostic toric soft lens was
used:
B.C. 8.8
Power -3.00 -1.00 x 180
During dianostic evalutation, the above lens rotated 10 clockwise. The
lens ordered should have an axis of:
a. 10
b. 180
c. 170
d. 160 - ANSWER--b. 180
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Given the same circumstances from the above question, once the
correctly ordered lens has been dispensed, the rotational marks should
settle at _______.
a. 6 o clock
b. 10 clockwise rotation
c. 10 counter clockwise rotation
d. none of the above - ANSWER--b. 10 clockwise rotation
An instrument that allows simultaneous verification of lens diameter,
optic zone width, and peripheral curve width is:
a. measuring magnifier
b. ophthalmometer
c. profile analyzer
d. radiuscope - ANSWER--a. measuring magnifier
(the book says d. radiuscope)
The instrument used for magnification of the edge of a rigid CL is a
_______.
a. radiuscope
b. shadowgraph
c. profile analysis
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d. keratometer - ANSWER--b. shadowgraph
Mary is wearing in her right eye RGP lens with a base curve of 43.50
and a power of +2.75. The doctor refracts -0.75 sphere over this lens. If
you wish to order her a new lens with a curve of 43.00, what will the
new power be?
a. +1.50
b. +2.00
c. +2.50
d. +3.00 - ANSWER--c. +250
Which of the following could be considered in the fitting of a
keratoconus patient
1. aspheric
2. McGuire
3. Soper
4. tangent streak
a. 1 & 2
b. 2 & 3
c. 3 & 4
d. 1, 2 and 3 - ANSWER--d. 1, 2 and 3
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Two designs helpful in orienting high riding myopic lenses are:
1. flattening the B.C. relationship
2. myo-flang
3. hyper-flang
4. prism ballast
a. 1 & 2
b. 1 & 3
c. 2 & 3
d. 3 & 4 - ANSWER--d. 3 & 4
Age/related signs of presbyopia include:
1. tear film abnormalities
2. reduce lid elasticity
3. lens opacities
4. pupil constriction
a. 1 only
b. 1 & 3
