Flash Flashcards
What is one procedure an optometrist is certified to perform regarding sebaceous cysts?
Treatment or removal by expression
This refers to the non-surgical method of expressing the contents of a sebaceous cyst.
What is lacrimal punctal occlusion?
Using plugs or placing a stent in a lacrimal canaliculus to deliver medication
This procedure is intended for administering medications that the optometrist is certified to prescribe or provide.
What is the limitation on the removal of corneal foreign bodies by optometrists?
Nonperforating, no deeper than the midstroma, and not requiring surgical repair
Optometrists are restricted to removing foreign bodies that meet these criteria.
What age group can optometrists perform lacrimal irrigation and dilation on?
Patients 12 years of age or over
Probing of the nasolacrimal tract is excluded from this procedure.
What certification requirement exists for optometrists who graduated before May 1, 2000 regarding lacrimal irrigation?
They must submit proof of satisfactory completion of 10 procedures under ophthalmologist supervision
This is a requirement for certification to perform this procedure.
What is one method of ocular angiography that an optometrist can administer?
Administration of oral fluorescein
This is used for imaging the blood vessels in the eye.
What is required for an optometrist to perform intravenous injection for ocular angiography?
The direction of an ophthalmologist and immediate availability of a physician
This ensures safety during the procedure.
What types of devices can optometrists use for treating conditions of the adnexa?
Noninvasive devices delivering intense pulsed light therapy or low-level light therapy
These treatments do not rely on laser technology.
What is the purpose of an intranasal stimulator in optometry?
Treatment of dry eye syndrome
This device aids in alleviating symptoms of dry eyes.
What must a licensee complete before using noninvasive medical devices?
Clinical training imposed by the related manufacturer
This ensures that the optometrist is adequately trained to use the device.
What is required for a licensee to use devices approved by the board?
Completion of appropriate clinical training
This is necessary for the rational treatment of conditions authorized by the chapter.
What is excluded from the practice of optometry for patients under 18 years of age?
Treatment of anterior segment inflammation
This includes specific exclusions such as conjunctiva, nonmalignant ocular surface disease, and contact lens-related inflammation.
Fill in the blank: Optometrists are restricted from treating anterior segment inflammation in patients under _____ years of age.
18
This limitation is in place unless explicitly allowed otherwise.
