Exam Details

Subject refraction techniques contact lenses low vision aids and optical dispensing
Paper paper 1
Exam / Course diploma in optometry technology
Department
Organization Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
Position
Exam Date February, 2018
City, State tamil nadu, chennai


Question Paper

FEBRUARY 2018 Sub. Code: 1536
DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY TECHNOLOGY
SECOND YEAR
PAPER I REFRACTION TECHNIQUES, CONTACT LENSES,
LOW VISION AIDS AND OPTICAL DISPENSING
Q.P. Code: 841536
Time Three Hours Maximum 100 Marks
Answer All questions.
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Write in detail about retinoscopy.
2. Explain about soft contact lens fitting and its evaluation.
3. Write in detail about various optical devices used in low vision.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 5 50)
1. Write about hard and soft progressive designs.
2. What are the different RGP contact lens materials?
3. Symptoms of flat fit and tight fit in contact lens fitting.
4. What are the different types of low vision charts?
5. Write in brief on astigmatism and its types.
6. Explain the difference between glass and plastic.
7. Find out the contact lens power for the prescription
-3.00/2.50 x 170 (VD 12mm).
8. Write in brief on telescopes and its types.
9. Explain about keratometry.
10. How will you write down a prescription? Mention with example.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 2 20)
1. Write about different wearing modalities in contact lens.
2. What is trivex?
3. Define legal blindness.
4. Define oxygen permeability.
5. What is a typoscope?
6. Schirmer's test.
7. What is post mydriatic test?
8. What is chromatic aberration?
9. List the indications of progressive lens.
10. What is the importance of IPD?



Subjects

  • ocular anatomy ocular physiology ocular pharmacology ocular microbiology
  • ocular diseases i visual optics refractve errors community ophthalmology medical records
  • ocular diseases ii optical instruments op investigations & refractive surgeries
  • refraction techniques contact lenses low vision aids and optical dispensing