Ch.1 Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical
Assisting CORRECT 100%
Ophthalmology - ANSWERThe medical and surgical specialty concerned w/ the eye and it's
surrounding structures, their proper function, disorders, and all aspects of vision
Fun Fact: - ANSWERThe Ophthalmascope was invented in the mid-19th century and provided the
first opportunity for physicians to view the blood vessels inside an organ without surgery.
CRNO - ANSWERCertified Registered Nurse in Ophthalmology
provide direct care, perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing, plan and provide patient education, help
patients find and use needed services, assist ophthalmologist in surgery, or serve as directors of
surgery or clinical services
Training:
-2-4 yrs nursing education
-2 yrs of ophthalmic nursing
-pass written exam
Ophthalmologist - ANSWERA medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in the prevention,
diagnosis, and medical & surgical treatment of vision problems & diseases of the eye
Training:
-med school
-1yr internship
-3yr residency (specialized ophth training)
-1 or 2 yr fellowship (more training!)
Optometrist - ANSWERPrescribes eyeglasses & contacts
Detects diseases of the eye
Training:
-4yr college
-4yr optometry school
Assisting CORRECT 100%
Ophthalmology - ANSWERThe medical and surgical specialty concerned w/ the eye and it's
surrounding structures, their proper function, disorders, and all aspects of vision
Fun Fact: - ANSWERThe Ophthalmascope was invented in the mid-19th century and provided the
first opportunity for physicians to view the blood vessels inside an organ without surgery.
CRNO - ANSWERCertified Registered Nurse in Ophthalmology
provide direct care, perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing, plan and provide patient education, help
patients find and use needed services, assist ophthalmologist in surgery, or serve as directors of
surgery or clinical services
Training:
-2-4 yrs nursing education
-2 yrs of ophthalmic nursing
-pass written exam
Ophthalmologist - ANSWERA medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in the prevention,
diagnosis, and medical & surgical treatment of vision problems & diseases of the eye
Training:
-med school
-1yr internship
-3yr residency (specialized ophth training)
-1 or 2 yr fellowship (more training!)
Optometrist - ANSWERPrescribes eyeglasses & contacts
Detects diseases of the eye
Training:
-4yr college
-4yr optometry school
