01 - examination of the eye

Question 1

1. what is the name of the test that measures tear production?
2. does it measure basal or stimulated tears?
3. performed before or after other procedures?

Answer 1

1. schirmer tear test I
2. both
3. before

Question 2

1. test that measures basal tear production?
2. performed after doing what?

Answer 2

1. schirmer tear test II
2. anesthetizing the cornea w/ proparacaine and drying excess fluid from conjuctival sac

Question 3

(fluorescein staining)

1. used to detect what?
2. how so?

Answer 3

1. corneal defects?
2. stains the stroma bright green

Question 4

(intraocular pressure)

1. what is normal?

Answer 4

1. 15-25 mmHg