Certified Paraoptometric Practice Test

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What is a nonspecific term that means the patient has a refractive condition called?

Ametropia
Astigmatism
Hyperopia
Myopia

The correct answer is: Ametropia

Ametropia is a nonspecific term that refers to any refractive error in the eye. It encompasses common refractive conditions such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. By selecting option A, you are correctly identifying ametropia as a general term used to describe refractive errors, whereas options B, C, and D refer to specific types of refractive conditions.