Quiz For Contact Lenses for Baby Boomers

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simultaneous bifocal

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progressive addition

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tangent streak

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segment style

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for some bifocals

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for cylindrical lenses

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helping to reduce lens rotation

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all of the above

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a monocentric lens

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a crescent lens

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a tangent streak lens

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an aspherical lens

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a double slab off technique

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utilizing a prism ballast

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an aspherical lens

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all of the above

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concentric

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segment style

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fused crescent

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executive

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provide reading glasses to be worn over the contact lenses

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bifocal contact lenses

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provide two pair of contact lenses; one pair for reading only and one pair for distance vision

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monovision

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The _______________technique may be used to correct presbyopia with contact lenses. A single vision contact lens with the distance Rx is placed in the dominant eye and the near vision Rx is placed in the non dominant eye.

myoflange

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concentric

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bivision

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monovision

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Among the challenges when fitting aging patients with contact lenses include

presbyopia

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increased dry eye symptoms

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decreased manual dexterity

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all of the above

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____________________occurs when the ability to focus on close objects gradually diminishes due to lack of accommodation.

presbyopia

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myopia

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hyperopia

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astigmatism

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That large segment of the population born between____________is known as the “Baby Boom” generation.

1928 and 1936

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1946 and 1964

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1971 and 1994

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none of the above

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The following are among the functional and structural changes which may effect contact lens where and the aging eye:

less corneal sensitivity
diminishing pupil size
cataract formation
gradual loss of elasticity of the eyelids

1 & 2

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1 & 3

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1, 2, & 3

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1, 2, 3, & 4

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Patients who were successful wearing simultaneous design multifocal lenses may experience blurred distance or near vision. This is most likely due to:

less corneal sensitivity

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diminishing pupil size

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cataract formation

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gradual loss of elasticity of the eyelids

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___________________________may result in faster adaptation to contact lenses with aging patients.

less corneal sensitivity

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diminishing pupil size

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cataract formation

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gradual loss of elasticity of the eyelids

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___________________may reduce the amount of light reaching the retina, resulting in decreased visual performance

less corneal sensitivity

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macular degeneration

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cataract formation

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gradual loss of elasticity of the eyelids

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Patients more likely to succeed with bifocal contact lenses are:

those who were successful single vision wearers

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those who are highly motivated and who have a highly motivated fitter

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those who have an occupational need for bifocal contact lenses

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all of the above

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When fitting bifocal contact lenses to the aging patient it’s best if the spherical equivalent of the addition is between:

-4.00 and + 2.00 D

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+4.00 and – 2.00 D

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-1.00 +2.00 D

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none of the above

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Aging increases the likelihood of dry eye symptoms because:

tear flow may be reduced

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the integrity of the tear film may be compromised by the use of systemic medications

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arthritis often presents with dry eye symptoms

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all of the above

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The easiest way to correct the near vision of presbyopic contact lens patients is to:

fit distance contact lenses with single vision spectacles foe near for near

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fit two pair of contact lenses: one pair for distance and another pair for near vision

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monovision

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segment style lenses

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____________________involves placing a lens with the distance vision correction in the dominant eye and a lens with the near vision correction in the other eye

monovision

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simultaneous

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segment style lenses

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translating lenses

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In this contact lens design the near correction is in a small circle in the center of the lens surrounded by a much larger section containing the distance power.

concentric bifocal

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segment style

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monovision

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simultaneous vision

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_______________________contact lenses change lens power gradually from the center to the edge of the lens.

concentric bifocal

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segment style

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aspheric

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simultaneous

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While wearing ______________________lenses the distance and the near portion of the lens are within the line of sight at all times.

concentric bifocal

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segment style

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aspheric

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simultaneous

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______________________________are similar to spectacle bifocals in that the patient looks through the upper portion of the lens to see far objects and through the lower portion of the lens while reading

concentric bifocal

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segment style bifocal contact lenses

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aspheric

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simultaneous

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____________________is one of the most common lens stabilizing techniques which causes the lens to rotate so that the base of the prism is oriented inferiorly

prism ballast

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truncation

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double slab-off

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aspheric lens surface

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___________________________serves to stabilize an lens when the lower flat edge comes to lie adjacent to the lower lid margin

prism ballast

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truncation

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double slab-off

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aspheric lens surface

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The ______________technique of lens stabilization creates a lens which is thicker along its central body which lies along the palpebral fissure and thinner along the inferior and superior edges which come to lie under the upper and lower lids.

prism ballast

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truncation

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double slab-off

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aspheric lens surface

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________________________lens surfaces used for axis stabilization are generally used in combination with truncation or prism ballast.

prism ballast

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truncation

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double slab-off

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aspheric lens surface

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While wearing bifocal contact lenses the patient should understand that visual acuity under all circumstances may be

better than it would be with spectacles

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not as good as it would be with spectacles

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better with monovision lenses

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better with prism ballast

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Combining all “baby boomers” into the “mature” category simply because of their age

is an excellent business decision
may not be the best business decision
may cause them to look elsewhere for their eyecare services
may be insulting to them

1 only

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1, 3, & 4

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2, 3, & 4

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1, 2, 3, & 4

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As boomers advance in age which of the following characteristics may effect contact lens wear:

reduced tear flow

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smaller pupil size

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decreased corneal sensitivity

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all of the above

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Boomers are also more likely than younger patients to use _________ which may affect lens wear.

fitting devices

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medications

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caffeine

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artificial tears

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Pupil size can ________________ as we age.

decrease

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become mismatched

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create sensitivity

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increase

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As patients age, their eyelids gradually lose elasticity, resulting in reduced eyelid muscle. This may make the patient ___________________________ .

hyper aware of the lens edge

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require the use of artificial tears

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look over the near vision segment

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less aware of the edge of a GP lens

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The popularity of monovision fittings can largely be attributed to its relative ___________________ compared to the use of actual bifocal contact lenses.

high water content

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short adaptation period

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simplicity and low cost

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availability of SV contact lenses

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To decrease or alleviate _______________, prescribing options include rewetting drops and ointments, punctal occlusion, omega-3 fatty acids, eyelid scrubs and warm compresses.

symptoms of dry eye

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tight lids caused by aging

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reduced visual acuity while wearing contact lenses

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excessive tearing

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Alternating vision (translating) lenses are so named because the pupil alternates between the two powers as the ________________________.

zones focus automatically to the user

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patient adjusts to their line of sight

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patient rotates their eyes

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gaze shifts upward or downward

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When a lens is truncated, the amount sectioned off will depend on the _____________________ .

size of the lens

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how the patient adapts to the segment

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patients pupil size

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power of the lens

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When a lens is truncated its diameter is effectively reduced which results in a ___________________ .

tighter fit

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looser fit

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flatter fit

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astigmatic fit

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An aspheric surface can aid in lens-axis stabilization by ___________ to the motion of the lens.

effectively flattening the lens surface

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reducing “tension”

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allowing only side to side movement

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adding drag

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aspheric multifocal lens

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front contact lens

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posterior contact lens

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