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bucstennis@aim.com

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The measurement of the intraocular pressure of the eye is:
 
  A) exophthalmometry.
  B) gonioscopy.
  C) ophthalmoscopy.
  D) tonometry.

Question 2

________ is used to identify changes in the blood vessels in the eye and to diagnose systemic diseases.
 
  A) Exophthalmometry
  B) Gonioscopy
  C) Ophthalmoscopy
  D) Tonometry


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Exophthalmometry measures the forward protrusion of the eyeball.
B) Gonioscopy measures the anterior chamber angle of the eye.
C) Ophthalmoscopy is used to identify changes in the blood vessels in the eye and to diagnose systemic diseases.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Exophthalmometry measures the forward protrusion of the eyeball.
B) Gonioscopy measures the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye.
C) Correct.
D) Tonometry measures the intraocular pressure.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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