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1. Which of the following best defines the term CVS? A. Ergonomic problems related to computer use B. Muscular aches and pains related to near use C. Combined eye and vision problems related to computer work D. Psychological problems related to computer use
2. Last year the number of patients reporting their primary complaint was eye strain coming from computer use was: A. 1.5 million B. 4 million C. 10 million D. 40 million
3. Which of the following is NOT a typical CVS symptom? A. Eye strain or fatigue B. Vision blurring when reading C. Dry eyes D. Neck or shoulder pain
4. In explaining how our brain determines where to focus our eyes, which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The brain relies on the depth perception provided by two eyes B. The brain relies on contrast between objects C. The brain relies on well-defined edges of objects D. The brain relies on the size of the observed image
5. Computer images are made up of pixels which are: A. Darkest in the center and gradually brighter towards the edges of each pixel B. Very well defined in terms of color and contrast C. Uniformly bright from edge to edge D. Vary in intensity, depending on their color
6. When we view a computer screen, what happens to our focus? A. It tends to drift forward and backward from the screen B. It tends to drift to a point closer than the screen C. It tends to drift out beyond the screen D. Our focus does not change
7. Which of the following statements is true? A. Newer desktop monitors create less computer eyestrain B. Laptop screens create less computer eyestrain C. Screens with higher pixel density create less computer eyestrain D. All computer screens exhibit poor edge definition
8. The ideal computer eye examination would: A. Duplicate the focusing demands of a computer monitor B. Simulate a computer screen C. Duplicate the edge definition of computer pixels D. All of the above
9. What does the doctor need to know when conducting computer-specific exam? A. Patient's reading correction B. Working distance to the computer monitor screen C. The size of the computer monitor D. Whether they use a desktop or laptop computer
10. The add power required by computer users often has: A. More plus power than normal testing would indicate B. Less plus power than normal C. Add power for computer users does not vary D. All of the above
11. Which of the following correctly defines a computer prescription? A. A prescription that provides clear vision for near, intermediate, and distance viewing B. A specialized prescription containing the exact add power necessary to put the accommodative system at rest when viewing a computer screen C. Neither of the above
12. What is the PRIMARY patient benefit when the computer prescription is properly determined? A. The patient doesn't have to squint B. The prescribed lenses eliminate constant focusing by the eyes, allowing the ciliary muscles to relax C. The patient doesn't need to blink as often D. The patient will suffer less neck strain
13. With pre-presbyopes and early presbyopes, a specialized computer Rx will have: A. More plus power than expected for their age B. More plus power than expected for their computer working distance C. Less plus power than expected for their age D. Both A and B
14. Studies show that the proper computer eyewear can: A. Reduce the level of myopia in heavy computer users B. Provide a 20% reduction in visual problems even after ergonomic help C. Provide a 60% reduction in visual problems even after ergonomic help D. Produce a reduction in carpal tunnel problems for computer users
15. The best way to determine the correct computer Rx for the patient is accomplished by: A. Conducting subjective testing in front of a real computer B. Testing them with a diagnostic instrument that duplicates the focusing demand of a computer C. Adding a small amount of plus power to their normal prescription D. Adding plus power determined when wearing a trial frame in front of a computer