10 Questions
What is the mechanism of action of cycloplegics?
They induce paralysis of the ciliary muscles resulting in loss of accommodation
What is the primary purpose of using cycloplegics in children?
To diagnose esotropia, esophoria, hypermetropia, and amblyopia
What is hypermetropia also known as?
Farsightedness
What is the main function of innervation of the ciliary body?
To cause contraction of the ciliary muscle to induce accommodation
What is amblyopia commonly referred to as?
Lazy eye
What is the primary purpose of using cycloplegics in children?
To diagnose esotropia, esophoria, hypermetropia, and amblyopia
What is the mechanism of action of cycloplegics?
They bind to effector sites in the ciliary muscle, blocking the action of acetylcholine
What is amblyopia commonly referred to as?
Lazy eye
What is the main function of innervation of the ciliary body?
Cause contraction of the ciliary muscle to induce accommodation
What is hypermetropia also known as?
Farsightedness: distant objects are seen more clearly than nearby objects.
Test your knowledge of ocular diagnostics techniques including ocular media and fundus examination, retinal photography, optical coherence tomography, refraction through cataracts, cycloplegic refraction, and techniques requiring anesthesia.
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