COT-Certified Ophthalmic Technician Exam
Questions And 100% Correct Answers
Informed Consent Form - Answer The patient signs this prior to surgery; outlines the
procedure and the RBAs
Thyroid Disease - Answer The systemic disease associated with eye findings referred to
as Graves' Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy - Answer Disease which is indicated by the presence of
microaneurysms, dot/blot hemes, and lipid exudates from a leakage of the retinal
vessels
Epinephrine/Intravenous Cortisone/Benadryl - Answer Medications that should be on
hand in case of a severe allergic reaction to a medication
Metal Test Spheres - Answer Supplied by the manufacturer with a known radius of
curvature, for use in the calibration of the manual keratometer
40 Diopters - Answer The strongest range for Fresnel press-on prism
10 Diopters (per lens) - Answer The strongest range for ground-in prism
Prentice's Rule - Answer Formula for calculation of prismatic effect induced at any point
in the lens
Prince Rule - Answer Measures near point of accommodation - position closest to eye
where small object can be kept in sharp focus by maximal accommodation. Also
measures bifocal power
, Snell's Law - Answer Determines index of refraction: speed of light in air/speed of light
thru substance
Prism Displacement Formula - Answer P=C/D
Refractive Index of Crown Glass - Answer 1.523
Compound Myopic Astigmatism (CMA) - Answer Represented by minus spherical and
minus cylindrical lenses
Clinical Definition of Infinity - Answer 20 feet (6 meters) and beyond
Punctum Dilator/Lacrimal Needle or Probe - Answer Instruments used for lacrimal
irrigation
Electrolysis - Answer Procedure which treats trichiasis
Argon/Blue-Green Light Laser - Answer Laser which is used to coagulate blood or seal
off blood vessels
Endophthalmitis This is an ocular emergency following cataract surgery, where a
patient is expected to present symptoms of painful red eye and decreased vision within
the first week.
Trabeculectomy This is a type of glaucoma surgery that allows aqueous to filter out of
the anterior chamber and form a conjunctival bleb.
Enucleation This refers to a complete removal of the eye globe.
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