EOM Quiz
Which TWO (2) extra ocular muscles DO NOT originate EXACTLY at the annulus of
Zinn? - ANS-Superior Oblique
Inferior Oblique
If a person has an ESOTROPIA that is PURELY muscle related, what muscle is not
"pulling its weight? - ANS-The lateral rectus because it is not pulling the eye OUT to
keep it straight.
What is the name of the strabismus caused by the need for a large PLUS or hyperopic
refractive error correction? - ANS-Accommodative esotropia
What is the annulus of Zinn? - ANS-Origin point for 4 of the 6 muscles
When we put a patch on an amblyopic/strabismic patient, we put it on the _____ ? -
ANS-Eye that sees better
What muscle does CNIV control and what does it make the eye do? - ANS-Superior
oblique. and it makes the eye rotate down and outward.
What is the first step in correcting a strabismus? - ANS-Correct the refractive error.
rue or false: a strabismus can be either acquired or congenital - ANS-T
What systemic or bodily organ is responsible for Graves' Disease and where in the body
is it located? - ANS-Over-active Thyroid gland in the neck.
If a child has a strabismus or amblyopia, current thinking says they should be treated by
what age in order achieve maximum vision? - ANS-6
When a patient has an eye that turns out, it is called a(n)? - ANS-Exotropia
Which is the STRONGEST extra-ocular muscle? - ANS-Medial rectus. IT is used every
time someone wants to look up close.
What happens to the eye when the superior rectus pulls? - ANS-The eye moves UP and
or in
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