Optometry Quiz

What is the function of the eyelid glands?

• To protect the eyes from sunlight

• To produce tears

• To secrete an oily substance that prevents rapid evaporation of tears

• To lubricate and protect the skin and hair

What is the difference between an orzuelo and a chalazion?

• Orzuelo is caused by a bacterial infection, while chalazion is a non-infectious bump

• Orzuelo es un no infeccioso y el chalazion es un bulto infeccioso y indoloro

• Orzuelo requires antibiotics for treatment, while chalazion can be treated with warm compresses

• Orzuelo is located on the eyelid, while chalazion can occur anywhere on the skin

What is the function of the Meibomian glands?

• To produce tears

• To lubricate and protect the skin and hair

• To secrete an oily substance that prevents rapid evaporation of tears

• To drain excess tears into the nasal cavity

Where are the Meibomian glands located?

• On the margins of the eyelids

• On the scalp and face

• On the back of the eyelashes

• Throughout the entire skin

What is the function of the lacrimal gland?

• To produce tears

• To lubricate and protect the skin and hair

• To secrete an oily substance that prevents rapid evaporation of tears

• To drain excess tears into the nasal cavity

Cual es la función del saco lagrimal

• To protect the eyes from sunlight

• To drain excess tears into the nasal cavity

• To produce tears

• To lubricate and protect the skin and hair

What is ptosis?

• A condition where the eyelid glands become infected

• A condition where the puncta become blocked

• A condition where the eyelid droops

• A condition where the lacrimal gland is inflamed

What is the function of the cornea?

• To produce tears

• To lubricate and protect the skin and hair

• To focus light onto the retina

• To drain excess tears into the nasal cavity

What is the purpose of the iris?

• To protect the eyes from sunlight

• To produce tears

• To focus light onto the retina

• To control the size of the pupil

que es la pupila?

• To produce tears

• To lubricate and protect the skin and hair

• To focus light onto the retina

• Una apertura en el centro del iris.