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the breaking up of the white light into component color is called
Definition
dispersion
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refractive index is
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the ratio of the speed of light in air to the speed of light in an optical medium
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what is light transmission
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the ratio of light entering to the light leaving a lens
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the  best sunglasses to reducing the glare is a
Definition
polarized lens
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what is the best tint for sensitivity to light indoors
Definition
rose
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where does vision happen
Definition
in the Brian
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which are of retina is responsible for the sharpest image
Definition
macula
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AR coating increases
Definition
transmission
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cones are
Definition

located at the macula  

and are responsible for color and visual acuity

Term
----- is located in the middle of the iris
Definition
pupil
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which one is not a complication of the UV radiation
Definition
glaucoma
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what is the best tint for a shooting glass
Definition
yellow
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what would you recommend to an aphakic patient
Definition
UV protection
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what would you recommend for fishing
Definition
polarized  lenses
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what would you recommend for driving at night
Definition
AR coated lenses
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what does a blu-blocker lens do
Definition
cuts off wavelengths of less than 500NM
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mirror coated lenses increase
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reflection
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when you are ordering UV protection and AR coating ,tinting and scratch resistant coating which one is the last coating put on the lenses
Definition
the AR  coating
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transition lenses are
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plastic lenses that change their shade because of UV
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photochromic lenses
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become darker on a cold and sunny day
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what woukd you recommend for somebody who complains of photophobia
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tint lenses (photophobia  is light stbly)
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what is ptosis and how is it corrected
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ptosis is a droopy eye lid and it is corrected by ptosis crutch
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exophoria means
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the eye turns OUT occasionally
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to correct esophoria patient needs
Definition
base out prism
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splitting prism results in
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weight balance

cosmetically better glesses

less fitting problems

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Term
how do you split the prism when the RX has 8 base in of the right eye
Definition
OD 4 base in OS 4 base in
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how do you split OD 4 base in 

                       OS 6 base up

Definition

OD 2 base in 3 base down

OS 2 base in 3 base up  

 

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what is the main function of the sclera
Definition
the protect the eyeball
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what is the function of the ciliary muscles
Definition
to change the shape of the crystalline lens
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what is limbus
Definition
the transition zone between the cornea and the sclera
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what are rods responsible for

and where are they located

Definition

they can function at night (night vision )

they are for peripheral vision

they are located at the periphery of the retina  

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what are cones function for and where are they located
Definition

there function are for central vision

they are responsible for color perception

they are for visual acuity (to be able to see details )

they are located on the macula

Term
a 5 year old walks to your optical dispensary ,you notice that when he wants to look to the frame his right eye turns in ,what is the problem
Definition
he has esophoria
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to correct an amblyopic eye the ppatient should patch
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the good eye
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in compound myopia the images are
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both anterior to the retina
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which of the following frame types secures the lenses in place with clip
Definition
balgrip
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which of the following frame type has only one point of
Definition
numont
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which of the following do you recommend for a persom with a long nose
Definition
saddle bride
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this material is often used for temples because of its straight and felxibilty
Definition
stainless steel
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which of the following frame material should be soaked overnight periodically
Definition
nylon
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a frame material which is excellent for people with an active lifestyle because of it flexibility and impact resistance
Definition
nylon
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this frame material shrinks as heat is applied
Definition
polycarbonate
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what is the first thing you do when you want to use the lensometer
Definition
adjust the eyepiece
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which of the following should be avoided when fitting a high minus wearer
Definition

squared off corners

should but pt in a small round frame

Term
to lengthen a face
Definition
choose a high temple frame
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which of the following face type almost can wear any style frame  
Definition
oval
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when putting a frame into standard alignment always being with the
Definition
temples
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when focusing the eyepiece on a lensometer always being by turning the eyepiece
Definition
counterclockwise
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a skewed bridge would be detected by which alignment test
Definition
horizontal alignment test
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an error in standard alignment where when viewed from the front one lens appears to be somewhat higher than the other is called
Definition
lenses out of horizontal alignment
Term
to check temple parallelism use
Definition
flat surface test
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in order to move a frame closer to a patient's face
Definition
widen the adjustable pads
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if the right lens is higher
Definition
angle the right temple upward or left temple down
Term
widening the bridge area
Definition
bring the frame down
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in order to raise a frame higher on a patient 's face
Definition

narrow the bridge

bend the guard arms down

narrow the distance between the adjustable pads

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the ideal frame for a progressive wearer is
Definition
any frame with at least 22mm fitting height with not much of nasal slant
Term
if a patient complains that the bifocal line is somewhat in his way when driving what would you do or recommend
Definition
widen the adjustable pads
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a progressive wearer complains that her peripheral vision for close up too narrow ,what would you recommend to decrease the vertex distance and widen her field of vision
Definition
widen the nosepads
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if the wearer complains that the glasses feel snug but still slip down the nose one likely cause is that
Definition
pressure is being applied by the temple shaft anterior to the ear
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a porperly positioned temple bend occurs
Definition
just behide the top of the ears
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the MRP of a progressive lens is
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2 to 4 mm below the fitting cross
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to verifty the power of a progressive lenses
Definition
the semicircle above the fitting cross should be under the lensometer
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the monocular PD measurement is recommended for
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progressive

high rx

facial asymmetry

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the cause of unequal vertex distance are
Definition

unequal temple spread

one side wearer head is wider than the other side

bowed temple

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the fitting triangle is the connection of 3 point which pressure may be exerted
Definition
the creat of the nose and the sides of the head just above the roots of the ears
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the frame difference is the difference between the A and B measurements in a frame .in a round frame the frame difference is
Definition
zero (the lens are round )
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the FPD is 67 and the A measurement is 47 .the frame is round  the PPD is 72 how much is the MBS and the DEC for the frame
Definition
2.50 out but we need ED to calculate the MBS
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how would you check the lens warpage
Definition
lens clock will read cylinder on the base curve
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what is polariscope (colmascope) for
Definition

to check the heat treated glass lenses

to check the strain lens (check stress on lens )

Term
if the right temple is angled down it will
Definition
raise the right side
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what type lens would you recommend to 50 year old electrician
Definition
double d lenses
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trifocal TF28 also written what way
Definition
7X28
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in which of the following processes the exchange of the ions does take place
Definition
cheamical treating
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safety frame should be
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marked Z 87.1 by manufacturer
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what  would you recommend to a presbyopic pilot
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double d
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what lens design do you recommend for a high plus patient
Definition
aspheric lenticular
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when does medicare pay for cataract surgery
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when the VA is 20/50 or less
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iseikonic lenses are recommended for
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for magnification imbalance
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an ophthalmic correction for an ametropia is focus parallel incident light rays at
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far point of the eye
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