Chapter 15 optometry

T or F dispensing opticians are also called optometrists

false

T or F optometrists are qualifiedd to treat other conditions aka systematic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure

false

which of the following is a reason that the job market is good for the new optometrists?

c. increasing vision care needs for aging population

the oat consists of which of the following

4 tests

how many states require optometrists to be licensed

all states

structured ___________ are more commonly available for lab techs

apprenticeships

_____ fit and adjust eyeglasses

dispensing opticians

______ physicians who perform eye surgery

ophthalmologists

T or F optometrists are qualified to perform eye surgery

false

T or F all dispensing opticians must complete a degree program to enter the job market

false

through which piece of equipment

lens-o-meter

recent trends indicate a movement to which type of society in which a growing number of people view things that are closer in distance

low vision society

as of may 2020 the 10% highest dispensing opticians collected how much in salary

c. 62,000

Which of the following factors is somewhat moderating the need for optician services?

laser surgery

T or F dispensing would prepare the work order that gives the ophthalmic lab tech the info they need to grind and insert lenses

true

T or F dispensing opticians add lenses to frames according to the prescription

false

Optometrists who wish to do which of the following may study for a master's degree or PhD in visual science, physiological optics, neurophysiology, public health, health administration, health information and communication, or health education?

A) Perform surgical procedures on the eye

B) Prescribe medications

C) Teach or conduct research

D) Own their own practice

C. teach or conduct research

increased incidents of which of the following medical conditions among the general population as well as in the elderly will generate greater demand for optometric services

diabetes and hypertension

T or F optometrists encourage preventive measures to minimize the risks of eye disease.

True

T or F optometrists also treat other systematic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure

false

T or F the main reason for job growth in dispensing opticians is that the aging population require more corrective lenses

true

T or F employment of dispensing opticians is expected to grow as fast as the average for all the occupations

true

_____ perform all eye surgeries

ophthalmologist

T or F emergency calls for optometrist's abilities to prescribe more medications increased

true

which of the following is a function optometrists perform

all of these are correct

the doctor of optometry requires a completions of which of the following

4 year program at an accredited shcool

which of these degrees to required for an optometrist to work in the U.S.

OD

T or F admission to optometry school is considerably easy and most applicants are accepted

false

employment is expected to grow as fast as all other occupations for optometrists due to which of these factors?

A increased vision care needs for aging population

which test?

OAT

which of these is a degree requirement for the doctor of optometry degree

d. 4 year and then 3 year

which of the following best describes the OAT

A. standardized exam that measures academic ability and scientific comprehension

T or F ophthalmic lab techs are eye doctors who also design glasses

false

ophthalmic lab techs are also referred to as by which of these job titles

b. optical mechanics

some of the job duties of a dispensing optician may include which of the following

a. helping people select and fit glasses

about how many states require dispensing opticians to be licensed

25