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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Patient Services and Education

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A pressure patch differs from an eye shield because
  1. it keeps the eye from moving.
  2. it allows the eye to move.
  3. it only protects the eye from external forces.
  4. none of the above.
Explanation
Answer: A - it keeps the eye from moving.

A pressure patch differs from an eye shield because it keeps the eye from moving. The pressure patch keeps the eye from moving in order to allow the eye to heal. The eye shield only protects the eye from external forces and is given to patients after ocular surgery.
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