Question 1

There are two types of mirror coatings available for prescription eyewear. They are a flash mirror and a pure mirror. Which type of mirror coating allows people looking at you to see your eyes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flash mirror
B)  Pure mirror A

Question 2

If a patient has her heart set on a wrapped frame for sunglasses and she has the following prescription, what suggestions would you make?
Prescription: OD -3.25-1.25 X 90, OS -5.00 -3.00 X 42

Accepted Answer

A)  She choose another frame
B)  Make her aware of lenses which will reduce distortion
C)  None of the above B

Question 3

When a patient comes in wanting the cheapest pair of frames and lenses, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the patients' needs and discuss options within their budget
B)  Ask the patient how much they want to spend and give them the cheapest lenses and frames
C)  Try to upsell the patient to purchase higher end products A

Question 4

A patient's spectacle correction should be measured and recorded when? Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  At their first visit
B)  Every visit
C)  After a new prescription has been filled
D)  None of the above

Question 5

Which is not a type of temple used on frames?

Accepted Answer

A)  Library temple
B)  Skull temple
C)  Eye temple
D)  Cable temple

Question 6

Having a new lens, such as the lens placed in the eye after cataract surgery, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Presbyopia
B)  Aphakia
C)  Pseudophakia
D)  Myopia

Question 7

If a patient brings in a frame they have bought elsewhere, tries it on and you can tell it is too small for the patient, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Put a prescription in it anyway
B)  Explain to the patient the potential problems of the frame being too small
C)  Tell the patient to leave

Question 8

When is it not beneficial to wear a polarized lens?

Accepted Answer

A)  When driving on an icy road
B)  When a pilot is landing on water
C)  When skiing on ice patches
D)  When having instrument panels which are LCD
E)  All of the above

Question 9

If a patient has chubby cheeks and needs a progressive lens, which would be the best option for a frame?

Accepted Answer

A)  A plastic frame that is small
B)  A metal frame with nose pads
C)  A metal frame with a form fit bridge
D)  None of the above

Question 10

Is it necessary to add UV protection to a Transition lens?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is not a requirement of a basic safety lenses according to ANSI standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have a minimum center thickness of 3
B)  Pass a drop ball test of a 1 inch diameter steel ball dropped 50 inches
C)  Use the materials of either polycarb, Trivex or SR-91
D)  Have a minimum edge thickness of 2.5 mm if the prescription is +3.00 or higher

Question 12

Which frame materials are hypoallergenic? Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aluminum
B)  Monel
C)  Beta Titanium
D)  None of the above

Question 13

What frame type would be best for a child who has seizures?

Accepted Answer

A)  A nylon frame with thick sides
B)  A metal frame with spring hinges
C)  A memory metal frame

Question 14

Who would benefit the most from having a library temple on a pair of glasses?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person who wear helmets
B)  A person who must slide their glasses off and on several times in a day
C)  A person who likes the look

Question 15

Your patient has one eye a slightly higher than another and she wants progressive lenses. How would measure for the seg height?

Accepted Answer

A)  Measure both eyes the same
B)  Measure each eye separately
C)  None of the above

Question 16

What does the 55?18 mean when seen on a frame?

Accepted Answer

A)  The frame is 55 mm wide measuring both lenses together and 18 mm in height
B)  Each lens in the frame is 55 mm wide and the bridge is 18 mm wide
C)  None of the above

Question 17

A patient wants a new pair of glasses. You notice that one ear is a lot lower than the other. You instantly know that a bad choice for a frame would be

Accepted Answer

A)  A metal frame with spring hinges
B)  A plastic frame with wide temples at the end piece
C)  A rimless frame with thin temples

Question 18

Which is not an element of every free form lens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excellent vision in low and at night
B)  Excellent sharp vision
C)  Excellent polarization
D)  Excellent color vision

Question 19

Do aspheric lenses benefit farsighted or nearsighted prescriptions more?

Accepted Answer

A)  Farsighted
B)  Nearsighted

Question 20

The best frame for a person with one ear much higher than another would be?

Accepted Answer

A)  A metal frame with thin temples and spring hinges
B)  A metal frame with thin temples
C)  A zyl frame with wide temples
D)  None of the above

Exam 6: Ophthalmic Products