Quiz For Dry Eye Syndrome

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According to a Harris Poll recently conducted, what percentage of the American Population is aware of the existence of Dry Eye Syndrome?

11 %

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89 %

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33 %

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29%

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The inner layer of the tear film is responsible for a smooth adherence to the cornea. This layer is called the:

Lacrimal layer

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Lipid Layer

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Mucin layer

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Aqueous layer

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What is another medical term for dry eye syndrome?

Keratorevela sicle

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Least evaporative

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Vitreous deficiency

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Aqueous tear deficiency

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The aqueous layer is mainly produced by the lacrimal gland. Which other two glands contribute to this layer?

Zeiss and Wolfring

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Krause and Wolfring

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Zeiss and Krause

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Meibomian and Wolfring

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What is a potential cause of dry eyes, either temporary or long term?

Wearing sunglasses

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Well fit eyeglasses

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Humid atmospheres

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Second hand tobacco smoke

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Lagothalmos is defined as:

An inflammation of the eyelid

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Inward turning eyelashes

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The inability of the lid to completely close

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Excessive blinking

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What is true about the biomicroscope?

It employs only one slit height

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Use of this instrument helps reveal glaucoma

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It is also called the slit lamp

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It is also called the Burton lamp

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How is a noninvasive BUT test performed?

With the use of an attachment to the lensometer

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With a tearometer

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With the use of a neutralizing lens

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With the use of an attachment to the keratometer

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In the same order, what is the average PH of the human body and the tear film?

7.0 and 7.2

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7.2 and 5.5

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5.5 and 7.2

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Both are the same

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What is the medical term for a non-specific eye discomfort?

Asthenopia

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Exophthalmos

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Ptosis

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Trichiasis

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What is a main symptom of Sjogren’s syndrome?

Smooth finger nails

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Sensitivity to salty food

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Lack of joint pain

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Severe dry mouth

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Which is a symptom of dry eye syndrome?

Excessive accommodation

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A feeling of heaviness in the eyebrows

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Excessive saliva production

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Burning feeling

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Grave’s disease usually causes a bulging out of the globe, known as exophthalmos. What causes this?

Reduced tear production

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Incomplete blink

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Swelling within the eye orbit

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Shrinking of the eyelids

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Which tear test will reveal the ability of the tear to remain on the eye for an adequate amount of time between blinks?

The Vapor pressure test

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The break up time test

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A litmus paper test

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The Schirmer II test

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What is true about Vitamin A?

It is non-essential to the eye

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It is a mineral

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Excessive amounts of Vitamin A can cause dry eye

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Vitamin A reflects the light in the retinal receptors

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Which layer of the tear film is the primary source of nourishment to the eye?

The mucin layer

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The lipid layer

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The lacrimal or aqueous layer

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All layers are equally nutritive

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ATD is the abbreviation for what disorder?

Alternating tear disruption

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Atypical tarsal deviation

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All tear dysfunction

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Aqueous tear deficiency

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Why are the Meibomian and Zeiss glands important?

They are located within the conjunctiva

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They produce the Mucin layer of the tear film

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They produce the Lipid layer of the tear film

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They only function at night

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A BUT result of between 10 and 15 seconds is indicative of:

A dry eye

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The need for further testing

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A normal result

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The patient should not wear contact lenses

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What is the primary cause of evaporative dry eye?

Insufficient aqueous layer

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A dysfunction of the meibomian glands

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Keratoconjuncitivitis sicca

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Blepharoptosis

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Which of these statements is true about the role of blinking?

Blinking serves to sweep debris onto the cheeks

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Blinking dulls the surface of a contact lens

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Blinking is unnecessary to a healthy eye

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Blinking spreads the tear film up and across the cornea

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What method is a usual treatment for blepharitis?

Lacrimal excision

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Lids scrubs with baby shampoo

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Opticourse method

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Purpular method

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What is a corneaplasty?

Lid surgery

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An advanced form of wave-front LASIK

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Corneal transplant

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Eyelash removal

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According to a recent study, 70% of all women using estrogen as the only form of hormone replacement are prone to dry eye syndrome. These percentages change to _________ % in women who take an estrogen/progesterone formula.

50%

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80%

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30 %

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20%

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According to Mayo clinic reports, which fatty acid found in fish is most beneficial to the relief of dry eye?

Omega-8

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Omega-3

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Omega-16

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Omega Primrose

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Moisture chamber goggles can have this feature among many:

Lack of facial wrap

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Chin strap

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Locking lens wrap

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Prescriptive inserts

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What was the main topic covered by Dr. Korb in his Award of Excellence lecture?

Anhidrotic-ectodermal dysplasia

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2 only

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Meibomian gland dysfunction

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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

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Which test will measure a reflexive tear response?

Lissamine green

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Rose Bengal

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Schirmer

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Schirmer II

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What is the main drawback of treatment of dry eye with a lacrimal insert?

It is difficult to use

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Results and relief might not be realized for two weeks

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Not all patients are suited to this treatment

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Not all doctors prefer this treatment

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What is true regarding a phenol red thread test?

The test lasts for about 15 minutes

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The test helps to diagnose glaucoma

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The test is used in addition to or instead of the Schirmer test

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Less than 10 minutes of wetting indicates a dry eye

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What is tarsorrhaphy?

Surgical removal of eyelashes

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Palpebral narrowing by suturing the lids closed

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A post-LASIK complication

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Cautery of the punctum

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Rose Bengal is a dye routinely used to enhance _____________________

endothelial cells

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healthy epithelial cells

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the eyelashes

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epithelial cells with irregular shapes

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Why should the osmolarity of a tear be tested?

Irrgular readings can diagnose blepharitis

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Most patients with dry eye syndrome have hyperosmolarity

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It is considered part of a routine eye examination

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It is easier to perform than a Schirmer test

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What is the primary ingredient in Restasis®?

Antihistamine

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Collagen

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Antibiotics

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Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion

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How is ocular pemphigoid correctly diagnosed?

With examination under the slit-lamp

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A biopsy of the conjunctiva or mouth is performed

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The litmus paper test

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Using a Burton lamp

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What is one symptom of lupus erythematosus?

Sufficient tears

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Normal skin

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Intact cornea

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Damage to the optic nerve

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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, what percentage of HIV and AIDS patients experience ocular related symptoms and conditions?

80%

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30 to 40%

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10 to 20 %

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50 % and more

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Which of these medications is the least likely to cause dry eye syndrome?

Laxatives

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Diuretics

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OTC gastric-antacid preparations

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Topical pain gels

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A patient with moderate dry eye will fare best with which of these contact lenses?

Soft, high water

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Lenses that can be slept in

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Daily use only

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Extended wear

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Gel inserts to treat dry eye for hours at a time are usually placed:

Into the punctum

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Under the upper eyelid

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In the lower eyelid pocket

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In the lateral canthal area

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