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Ophthalmic Technician

Category - Supplemental Skills

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Which of the following eye drops must be used with caution if the patient is found to have suspected narrow angles (shallow anterior chamber)?

Miotic drops
Dilation drops
Anesthetic drops
Antibiotic drops

Explanation

Answer: B - Dilation drops must be used with caution in patients with suspected narrow angles as it can precipitate an acute episode of angle closure glaucoma. Therefore, in suspected individuals a gonioscopy must precede dilation of pupils to verify that the angles are open.

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