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is a factor of old age. b. is hereditary c. is more common in females. d. is correctable with surgery. e. improves over time. 9. To straighten the car canal of a child under 3 years, you would a. pull the earlobe down and back. b. pull the ear lobe up and back. c. leave the ear lobe untouched. d. straighten the ear drum. e, ask the parent to do it. 10. The term used to describe someone who is nearsighted is a. emmetropic b. hyperopic. c. myopic. d. presbyopic. e. astigmatic. Critical Thinking Refer to the case study at the beginning of the chapter 38 and use what you have learned to answer the following questions. 1. What do Kyle’s results of the Snellen examination mean? 2. What could you say to Kyle to help put him at ease about the eyedrops he needs to receive? 3. Dr. Miller writes a prescription for corrective lenses for Kyle. After Dr. Miller leaves the room, Kyle says, “I will never wear glasses because my friends will make fun of me.” What would you say to Kyle? On the Job Agnes Jones, the medical assistant in a busy ENT office, is asked to transcribe the following ophthalmology report for the physician: • Reason for consultation –Evaluation of progressive loss of vision in right eye. • History of present illness-Patient has noted a gradual deterioration of vision and increasing photophobia over the past year, particularly in the right eye. She states that it feels like there is a film over her right eye. She denies any change of vision in her left eye. Results of physical examination Visual acuity test showed no changes in this patient’s long-standing hyperopia. The eye muscles function properly, and there is no evidence of conjunctivitis or nystagmus. The pupils react properly to light. Intraocular pressure is .
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