Ch.1 Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical Assisting (OMA Independent Study Course) with Complete Solutions
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Ch.1 Introduction To Ophthalmic Medical Assisting
Ch.1 Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical Assisting (OMA Independent Study Course) with Complete SolutionsCh.1 Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical Assisting (OMA Independent Study Course) with Complete SolutionsCh.1 Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical Assisting (OMA Independent Study Course) with Compl...
Ch.1 Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical
Assisting (OMA Independent Study
Course) with Complete Solutions
Ophthalmology - ANSWER-The medical and surgical specialty concerned w/ the eye
and it's surrounding structures, their proper function, disorders, and all aspects of vision
Fun Fact: - ANSWER-The Ophthalmascope was invented in the mid-19th century and
provided the first opportunity for physicians to view the blood vessels inside an organ
without surgery.
Ophthalmologist - ANSWER-A medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in the
prevention, diagnosis, and medical & surgical treatment of vision problems & diseases
of the eye
Training:
-med school
-1yr internship
-3yr residency (specialized ophth training)
-1 or 2 yr fellowship (more training!)
Optometrist - ANSWER-Prescribes eyeglasses & contacts
Detects diseases of the eye
Training:
-4yr college
-4yr optometry school
Optician - ANSWER-Dispenses eyeglasses & contact lenses from the prescription of an
optometrist or ophthalmologist
Training:
-2yrs training before receiving license
CRNO - ANSWER-Certified Registered Nurse in Ophthalmology
provide direct care, perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing, plan and provide patient
education, help patients find and use needed services, assist ophthalmologist in
surgery, or serve as directors of surgery or clinical services
Training:
-2-4 yrs nursing education
-2 yrs of ophthalmic nursing
-pass written exam
Orthoptist - ANSWER-Helps with management, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment
of eye muscle imbalance and related visual impairments
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