Certified Paraoptometric Practice Test

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The specific instrument used to measure the pressure inside the eye is called

Autorefractor
Goldman tonometer
Phoropter
Visual acuity chart

The correct answer is: Goldman tonometer

The specific instrument used to measure pressure inside the eye is known as a Goldman tonometer. This instrument uses a small, flat-tipped rod to exert pressure on the eye and measure the resistance. It is the most reliable method for measuring intraocular pressure and is commonly used in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. The other options are incorrect because An autorefractor is a not a device used for measuring pressure, it is used to measure the eye's refractive error to determine the appropriate corrective lenses. A phoropter is also not used to measure pressure, but rather to determine the best prescription for glasses or contact lenses. A visual acuity chart is used to measure visual acuity, not eye pressure.