M2

Question 1

Also known as the Revised Optometry Law of 1995
Regulates the practice of optometry
Upgrades optometric education
Integrates optometrist
Law of governments in optometry

Answer 1

Republic Act no. 8050

Question 2

Science & art of examining the human eye
Analyze the ocular function
Prescribe and dispense:
Ophthalmic lenses
Prisms
Contact lenses and their accessories, and solutions
Low vision aids
Similar appliances and devices
Conducts:
Ocular exercises
Vision training
Orthoptics
Install prosthetics
Use authorized diagnostics pharmaceutical agents
Preventive or corrective measure or procedures for the aid, correction, rehabilitation, or relief of the human eye, or to attain maximum vision and comfort

Answer 2

Optometry

Question 3

A person who has been certified by the Board of Optometry and registered with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as being qualified to practice optometry in the PH

Answer 3

Optometrist

Question 4

2.5% ophthalmic drops

Answer 4

Phenylephrine

Question 5

0.5% ophthalmic drops

Answer 5

Tropicamide/Proparacaine

Question 6

0.4% ophthalmic drops

Answer 6

Oxybuprocaine

Question 7

Deals with school-aged children

Answer 7

Pediatric

Question 8

Stress of sustained, close-range, visual task through ocular training and special lenses
Migraines, depression, and panic attacks
Treatment option for children with disabilities

Answer 8

Behavioral

Question 9

Examines and diagnose conditions that affect eyesight but cannot be corrected by conventional means like glasses or contact lenses or even surgery

Answer 9

Low Vision

Question 10

Traumatic brain injury, stroke, lose of an eye
Focusing problems, double vision, dizziness, or visual hallucinations
Asses the way the brain process information sent by the eyes
Often work with occupational or physical therapist

Answer 10

Neuro-Optometry

Question 11

Asses visual system

Vision therapy program maximizing visual skill for specific sport

Answer 11

Sports Optometry

Question 12

Study and care of the vision needs of all populations involved in activities or environments of occupational nature

Answer 12

Occupational

Question 13

Involve the care of special groups living in remote areas

Answer 13

Public Health

Question 14

Can perform all tests and fully qualified medical doctor and surgeon

Answer 14

Ophthalmologists

Question 15

Cater to patients that require vision therapy, such as low vision patients. Typically rely on prisms, eye patches, filtered lenses, and computerized systems

Answer 15

Vision Therapist

Question 16

Diagnosis and management of eye movement and coordination problems, misalignment of the visual axis, convergence, and accommodation problems, and conditions

Answer 16

Orthopist

Question 17

Specialize in the fitting and fabrication of ophthalmic lenses, spectacles, contact lenses, low vision aids, and ocular prosthetics

Answer 17

Optician