COA Vocabulary Chapter 1

Question 1

Define Ophthalmology

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Define Ophthalmologist

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Define Optometrist

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Define Optician

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Define Registered Nurse

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Define Orthoptist

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Define Ocularist

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Define Ophthalmic Photographer

Answer 8

A professional who photographs eye structures for diagnosis and documentation.

Question 9

Define Ophthalmic Medical Assistant

Answer 9

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.