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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - History Taking

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Asking whether or not a patient wears contact lenses or eyeglasses is part of the
  1. family history.
  2. ocular history.
  3. current medication.
  4. chief complaint.
Explanation
Answer: B - ocular history.

Asking a patient whether or not they wear contact lenses or eyeglasses is considered part of the patient’s ocular history. The ophthalmic assistant is typically responsible for collecting this information from the patient during the history-taking process. If available, the prescription strength of any corrective lenses the patient wears should also be recorded.
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