COA Vocabulary Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Define Ophthalmology

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The medical and surgical specialty concerned with the eye and its surrounding structure, their proper function, disorders and all aspects of vision.

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Define Ophthalmologist

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A medical doctor who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and medical as well as surgical treatment of vision problems and diseases of the eye.

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Define Optometrist

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An independent practitioner trained in the prescription of eyeglasses and contact lenses as well as in the detection of eye disease.

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Define Optician

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An independent professionally licensed to dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses from the prescription of an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

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Define Registered Nurse

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A registered nurse with additional experience, education, and/or training in caring for patients with ophthalmic problems.

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Define Orthoptist

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A professional who works under the direction of an ophthalmologist to help with the diagnosis, management, and nonsurgical treatment of eye muscle imbalance and related visual impairments.

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Define Ocularist

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A professional who measures and fits patients with an artificial eye (prosthesis) to replace an absent eye or cover an unsightly one.

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Define Ophthalmic Photographer

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A professional who photographs eye structures for diagnosis and documentation.

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Define Ophthalmic Medical Assistant

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A professional who assists the ophthalmologist in a variety of diagnostic and administrative tasks, including performing certain tests, administering certain topical medications or diagnostic drugs, and helping with office surgical procedures.

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