CPO Exam Questions and Answers (Verified
Answers) Latest Update 2023/2024
Optometrist
State License independent primary health care provider who examines, diagnoses, treats, and
manages disease and disorders of the visual system, and the associated structures as well as
diagnoses related systemic conditions.
Optometrist requirements
Completion of a 4-year degree is followed by four years of education and training from an accredited
optometry school = OD. This may be followed by a postgraduate training residency, but is not
required for licensure.
Ophthalmologist
Physician (doctor of medicine, MD; doctor of osteopathy, DO) who specializes in medical and surgical
care of the eye and visual system and in the treatment of eye disease and injury.
Ophthalmologist requirements
4-year undergraduate, 4+ years of medical school, one year internship and 3+ years of specialized
training in eyecare, surgery, and disease. They are state licensed as physicians and surgeons
Paraoptometric
Woks under the direct supervision of a licensed doctor of optometry. Collects patient data,
administers routine and technical tests of the patient's visual capabilities, and assists in office
management. May assist in providing primary patient care examination and treatment services
including contact lenses, low vision, vision therapy and ophthalmic dispensing and office
management. State laws may limit or restrict paraoptometric duties.
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (OMP)
Assigned a variety of job duties including, taking patient histories, administering tests and evaluations,
taking eye measurements for diagnoses purposes, and performing a variety of clinical skills. They do
not make surgical or medical diagnoses. Not licensed as independent practitioners.
Optician
Prepares or dispenses eyeglasses, spectacles, lenses, or related optical devises upon Rx . Duplicates,
measures, adapts, fits and adjusts eyeglasses or lenses to the face. Makes, verifies and delivers lenses,
frames, and other specially fabricated optical devises upon Rx.
Optician requirements
May be apprenticeship trained or attend community college program. Some states require opticians
to be licensed.
An optometrist is licensed by which governing body?
A. State B. Federal C. County D. Dept. of Law and Public Affairs
A. State
The person generally responsible for grinding or duplicating lenses is
A. Optometrist B. Optician C. Ophthalmologist C. Oculist
,B. Optician
A doctor of medicine specializing in surgery is
A. Optometrist B. Optician C. Ophthalmologist D. OMP
C. Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel can do all BUT the following
A. Administer tests B. Take eye measurements C. Take patient histories D. Offer medical diagnoses
D. Offer medical diagnoses
A person who collects patient data, administers tests of the patient's visual capabilities, and assists in
office management would best be described as a
A. Paraoptometric B. Optician C. Certified contact lense dispenser D. Certified Office Administrator
A. Paraoptometric
Triage questions
1. What kind of problems are you having?
2. How long has it been going on?
3. Is it getting worse?
4. Does it affect your vision?
5. Does anything make it better?
When a staff member receives a call but is busy with a patient, the person answering the phone
should politely ask...
for a return # or if someone else might be of assistance
Prior to scheduling a patient appointment, what should be done first?
Make certain that the purpose of the visit is known to schedule properly.
What is the most straight forward type of filing system?
Alphabetical
Which is not part of implementing HIPAA?
A. Identify those in your office whop need access to PHI to do their JOB
B. Further identify anyone else who may need access
C. Create policies and procedures for routine disclosures to achieve purpose of disclosure
D. Unlimited PHI disclosure for staff developing criteria
C. Create policies and procedures for routine disclosures to achieve purpose of disclosure
Lacrimal Gland
the gland that supplies most of the tears to the eye. Located superior and temporal to the eye and
behind the orbital rim
Lacrimal Duct
the drainage system for tears. As tears are produced by the lacrimal gland, they drain through the
lacrimal duct to reach the surface of the eye
, Nasolacrimal Duct
the drainage system for the tears to leave the eye. It is connected to the nasal passage. This is why
the nose runs when one cries
Sclera
the white portion of the eye made up of a tough, fibrous tissue that gives shape and structure to the
eyeball
Orbit
the bony socket that contains the eye and most of its accessory organs. The roof, medial wall and
floor are very thin and can be easily damage by injury, infection or tumors
Sinuses
air spaces within the bones. Poor drainage, infection, or cancerous enlargement of the sinuses may
cause headaches, pain around eye, or pain from behind the eye
Conjunctiva
the clear, cellophane-like tissue that covers the sclera and the inside surface of the eyelids.
Palpebral Conjunctiva
Lines the lids
Bulbar Conjunctiva
Covers the sclera
Cornea
the clear, transparent tissue which is located on the very anterior portion of the eye. Most powerful
refractive media of the eye. Provides most of the eye's ability to focus light. It is avascular. A slight
furrow marks its junction with the sclera. It has 5 layers.
Cornea's 5 Layers (front to back)
1. Epithelium
2. Bowman's layer
3. Stroma
4. Descemet's membrane
5. Endothelium
Limbus
The junction of the sclera and the cornea.
Iris
the colored part of the eye. Consists of 2 muscles with a hole in the middle (the pupil). The iris
sphincter and dilator muscles control the size of the pupil for maximum visual performance
Anterior Chamber
Answers) Latest Update 2023/2024
Optometrist
State License independent primary health care provider who examines, diagnoses, treats, and
manages disease and disorders of the visual system, and the associated structures as well as
diagnoses related systemic conditions.
Optometrist requirements
Completion of a 4-year degree is followed by four years of education and training from an accredited
optometry school = OD. This may be followed by a postgraduate training residency, but is not
required for licensure.
Ophthalmologist
Physician (doctor of medicine, MD; doctor of osteopathy, DO) who specializes in medical and surgical
care of the eye and visual system and in the treatment of eye disease and injury.
Ophthalmologist requirements
4-year undergraduate, 4+ years of medical school, one year internship and 3+ years of specialized
training in eyecare, surgery, and disease. They are state licensed as physicians and surgeons
Paraoptometric
Woks under the direct supervision of a licensed doctor of optometry. Collects patient data,
administers routine and technical tests of the patient's visual capabilities, and assists in office
management. May assist in providing primary patient care examination and treatment services
including contact lenses, low vision, vision therapy and ophthalmic dispensing and office
management. State laws may limit or restrict paraoptometric duties.
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (OMP)
Assigned a variety of job duties including, taking patient histories, administering tests and evaluations,
taking eye measurements for diagnoses purposes, and performing a variety of clinical skills. They do
not make surgical or medical diagnoses. Not licensed as independent practitioners.
Optician
Prepares or dispenses eyeglasses, spectacles, lenses, or related optical devises upon Rx . Duplicates,
measures, adapts, fits and adjusts eyeglasses or lenses to the face. Makes, verifies and delivers lenses,
frames, and other specially fabricated optical devises upon Rx.
Optician requirements
May be apprenticeship trained or attend community college program. Some states require opticians
to be licensed.
An optometrist is licensed by which governing body?
A. State B. Federal C. County D. Dept. of Law and Public Affairs
A. State
The person generally responsible for grinding or duplicating lenses is
A. Optometrist B. Optician C. Ophthalmologist C. Oculist
,B. Optician
A doctor of medicine specializing in surgery is
A. Optometrist B. Optician C. Ophthalmologist D. OMP
C. Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel can do all BUT the following
A. Administer tests B. Take eye measurements C. Take patient histories D. Offer medical diagnoses
D. Offer medical diagnoses
A person who collects patient data, administers tests of the patient's visual capabilities, and assists in
office management would best be described as a
A. Paraoptometric B. Optician C. Certified contact lense dispenser D. Certified Office Administrator
A. Paraoptometric
Triage questions
1. What kind of problems are you having?
2. How long has it been going on?
3. Is it getting worse?
4. Does it affect your vision?
5. Does anything make it better?
When a staff member receives a call but is busy with a patient, the person answering the phone
should politely ask...
for a return # or if someone else might be of assistance
Prior to scheduling a patient appointment, what should be done first?
Make certain that the purpose of the visit is known to schedule properly.
What is the most straight forward type of filing system?
Alphabetical
Which is not part of implementing HIPAA?
A. Identify those in your office whop need access to PHI to do their JOB
B. Further identify anyone else who may need access
C. Create policies and procedures for routine disclosures to achieve purpose of disclosure
D. Unlimited PHI disclosure for staff developing criteria
C. Create policies and procedures for routine disclosures to achieve purpose of disclosure
Lacrimal Gland
the gland that supplies most of the tears to the eye. Located superior and temporal to the eye and
behind the orbital rim
Lacrimal Duct
the drainage system for tears. As tears are produced by the lacrimal gland, they drain through the
lacrimal duct to reach the surface of the eye
, Nasolacrimal Duct
the drainage system for the tears to leave the eye. It is connected to the nasal passage. This is why
the nose runs when one cries
Sclera
the white portion of the eye made up of a tough, fibrous tissue that gives shape and structure to the
eyeball
Orbit
the bony socket that contains the eye and most of its accessory organs. The roof, medial wall and
floor are very thin and can be easily damage by injury, infection or tumors
Sinuses
air spaces within the bones. Poor drainage, infection, or cancerous enlargement of the sinuses may
cause headaches, pain around eye, or pain from behind the eye
Conjunctiva
the clear, cellophane-like tissue that covers the sclera and the inside surface of the eyelids.
Palpebral Conjunctiva
Lines the lids
Bulbar Conjunctiva
Covers the sclera
Cornea
the clear, transparent tissue which is located on the very anterior portion of the eye. Most powerful
refractive media of the eye. Provides most of the eye's ability to focus light. It is avascular. A slight
furrow marks its junction with the sclera. It has 5 layers.
Cornea's 5 Layers (front to back)
1. Epithelium
2. Bowman's layer
3. Stroma
4. Descemet's membrane
5. Endothelium
Limbus
The junction of the sclera and the cornea.
Iris
the colored part of the eye. Consists of 2 muscles with a hole in the middle (the pupil). The iris
sphincter and dilator muscles control the size of the pupil for maximum visual performance
Anterior Chamber
