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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

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The shape of a patient’s cornea causes blurry or distorted vision. What type of lens do they need?

A concave lens.
A convex lens.
A cylinder-shaped lens.
Bifocal or multifocal lenses.

Explanation

Answer: C - If the shape of a patient’s cornea causes blurry or distorted vision, they will need a cylinder-shaped lens.

A cylinder-shaped lens is used to treat astigmatism. Astigmatism is an imperfection in the eye's cornea or lens curvature. A symptom of astigmatism is blurry or distorted vision.

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