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What was the first refractive condition for which lenses were used (for
magnification)? Correct Answer-Presbyopia
When and where were spectacles most likely invented? Correct Answer-
Italy in the 1270s
What was a "spectakle?" How was it used? Correct Answer-A "lens on a
stick." Or a lens affixed to a holder. It permitted small print to be read.
What 1400s event greatly popularized reading among the public and the
use of spectacles for that purpose? Correct Answer-Began to find
widespread use after the invention of the removable type press by
Gutenberg, allowing mass printing of books.
How did tradesmen become responsible for widespread fabrication and
sale of spectacles in Europe (starting in the middle ages)? Correct
Answer-A brewer's guild, Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers,
began grinding and fabricating them, allowing them to be made more
often.
During what centuries was the scientific basis for presbyopia, myopia,
hyperopia and astigmatism discovered? Correct Answer-Myopia and
Presbyopia: 1623 (17th)
Hyperopia: 1700s (18th)
, Astigmatism: 1827 (19th)
What was the significance of the invention of the ophthalmoscope?
Correct Answer-Illumination, Magnification, and Portability. For the
first time, practitioners could see the ocular changes that correspond to
eye disease inside the eye.
Who invented bifocals? Correct Answer-Benjamin Franklin
What types of eyecare providers were practicing in the US in the 1890s?
Correct Answer-Oculists, Ophthalmologists (performed exams, but did
not dispense eyewear), Dispensing Opticians (eyewear based on
prescription of eye physicians), and Refracting Opticians (exams and
dispensed eyewear)
Who was Charles Prentice? What role did he play in the "legalization" of
optometry? Correct Answer-Charles Prentice was a New York
Refracting Optician who referred a patient to an ophthalmologist
because of Ocular Inflammation. Created the first optical society for the
state of New York. Introduced an act to regulate practice in New York.
Attempted to pass a NY bill for Optometry, but failed. Took hold of
government recognition of Optometry
Why was legislation authorizing the practice of optometry needed in the
1890s? Correct Answer-Claims from ophthamologists that Prentice was
illegally prescribing glasses, as infringement on medicine, and
ophthalmologists were attempting to prevent refraction by opticians.
Prentice wanted to regulate the practice.
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