Assisting with the Eye Review 1

What is the organ of sight?

• Ear

• Nose

• Eye

• Mouth

What does ophthalmology study?

• The structure, function, and diseases of the heart

• The structure, function, and diseases of the brain

• The structure, function, and diseases of the eye

• The structure, function, and diseases of the skin

What are the primary responsibilities of ophthalmologists?

• Perform eye examinations and prescribe medications

• Perform dental check-ups and surgeries

• Conduct physical therapy sessions

• Diagnose and treat skin conditions

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by ophthalmologists?

• Eye surgery

• Prescribing eyeglasses

• Conducting heart surgeries

• Prescribing contact lenses

What is the primary role of an optometrist?

• Performs surgeries

• Conducts eye examinations

• Treats heart conditions

• Diagnoses skin diseases

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an optometrist?

• Prescribing medications for eye examinations

• Writing prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses

• Performing eye surgeries

• Conducting eye examinations

An optometrist is a doctor of what field?

• Ophthalmology

• Optometry

• Dermatology

• Cardiology

Which statement is true about an optometrist?

• They are medical doctors

• They perform heart surgeries

• They prescribe medications needed for an eye examination

• They diagnose and treat skin conditions

What is the primary specialization of an optician?

• Performing eye surgeries

• Conducting eye exams

• Grinding lenses and preparing eyeglasses and contact lenses

• Treating eye diseases

What are the symptoms evaluated before every eye examination?

• Redness, Pus-like discharge, Excessive tearing

• Redness, Itching, Blurred vision

• Pus-like discharge, Itching, Blurred vision

• Excessive tearing, Itching, Blurred vision