The document contains sample questions from past exams for the Diploma in Optometry Technician Course administered by the Andhra Pradesh Paramedical Board. The sample questions cover topics like mechanical, geometrical, and physiological optics; anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology; and optometry techniques. Students were required to answer 10 questions out of the 12 provided in the allotted time of 3 hours. All questions were worth equal marks towards the total exam score of 80 marks.

1. ANDHRA PRADESH PARAMEDICAL BOARD, HYDERABAD
COMBINED PARAMEDICAL (SUPPLEMENTARY) EXAMINATIONS, OCTOBER, 2011
DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN COURSE
Mechanical, Geometrical, Physiological Optics /
PAPER l
Time: 3hrs.
Answer any TEN Questions
Total Marks:80
All Questions carry equal marks
I Describe about bifocal lenses with a diagram.
2. Describe about polarized lenses with a diagram.
' d 3. Describe about a focal length and the method to determine the
power of 'lens.
4. Describe about foccimeter with a diagram.
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5. Explaiy a h w t plane mirror, Concave mirror and convex mirror.
6. What are the opical aberrations?
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in detail absolute'refractive index.
8. Explain in detail about a critical angle.
9. &scribe about multifocal with a diagram.
10. Describe about the management of different types of
hypermetropia.
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. What are the changes visible in the eye during accommodation?
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12. What are the optical aberrations?
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2. ANDHRA PRADESH PARAMEDICAL BOARD, HYDERABAD
COMBINED PARAMEDICAL (REGULAR) EXAMINATIONS, JUNE, 2011
DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN COURSE
PAPER l
Mechanical, Geometrical, Physiological Optics
Time: 3hrs.
Answer any TEN Questions
Total Marks:80
All Questions carry equal marks
1 Describe about: (1)Strums Conoid
(2)Donder's Reduced Eye.
2. Describe about various Prisms and its uses.
3. Define aphakia and describe its signs & management.
4. Describe various of mirrors with cardinal data.
5. Define about: (I)Multifocals
(2)Bifocal Lenses.
6. Describe about Grinding machines and Materials.
. Describe about (I)Streak Retinoscapy
(2)Pinhole Test.
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Describe about (1)Auto Refradometer
(2)Interpupillary Distance.
9. Describe about (1) Gulkstand's Schematic Eye
(2)Foccimeter.
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10.Describq about various Tinted lenses.
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11. Describe the structure and principle of ophthalmoscope drawing a
diagram.
12. Describe about structure & function of Retinoscope with diagram.
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3. ANDHRA PRADESH PARAMEDICAL BOARD, HYDERABAD
COMBINED PARAMEDICAL (SUPPLEMENTARY) EXAMINATIONS, JANUARY, 2011
DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN COURSE
FIRST YEAR - PAPER I
Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology
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Time: 3hrs. Total Marks:80
Answer any TEN Questions All Questions carry equal marks
I. Describe viral infections of cornea?
2. Draw diagram of retinal layer owing its blood supply.
3. Describe the anatomy of lens?
4. Describe the Pupillary to light reflex?
5. Describe the functions of the
6. Describe the pathology of tra
7. Describe the Anatomy of Cor
8. What are the functions of Ro
9. Define about (I)Atropine (2
10. Whst are the Uses of steroid
11. D3fine about (I)Pilocarpine
12. Describe anatomy of visual

4. ANDHRA PRADESH PARAMEDICAL BOARD, HYDERABAD
COMBINED PARAMEDICAL (SUPPLEMENTARY) EXAMINATIONS, DECEMBER, 2012
DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN COURSE
PAPER l
Mechanical, Geometrical, Physiological Optics
Time: 3hrs.
Answer any TEN Questions
Total Marks:80
All Questions carry equal marks
1. Explain in detail about the various ophthalmic prescriptions.
explainin detail about polarized lenses with a diagram.
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Explain about the difference between concave mirror and convex
mirror.
4. Explain in detail about a critical angle.
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Explain about the various optical aberrations.
Explain the difference between Multifocals and Bifocal Lenses.
7. Explain in detail about Streak Retinoscopy.
8. Explain in detail about Gulkstand's S hematic Eye.
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9. Explain in detail various viral infections of cornea.
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Explain in detail about the anatomy of lens.
1
1
. Describe in detail the various functions of the Optic Nerve.
12. Explain in detail about the various types of Commercial
Progressive laws available in the Market.

5. ANDHRA PRADESH PARAMEDICAL BOARD, HYDERABAD
COMBINED PARAMEDICAL (REGULAR) EXAMINATIONS, JUNE, 2012
DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN COURSE
PAPER l
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Time: 3hrs.
Answer any TEN Questions
Total Marks:80
All Questions carry equal marks
1 Explain about the Retina.
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( Explainmbout CONJUNCTIVA.
3. Explain labout'the role of optometrist.
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Explain about Protection mechanism of eye.
5. Explainabout ophthalmic prescriptions.
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/dExplain about Eye lids and its glands.
7. Explain about the OCULAR PATHOLOGY.
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about ANTIMICROBIALS.
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about SKELETEL system.
10.Explain about HAEMATOLOGY.
11. Explain about ENDOCRINE system.
12. Explain about drugs used in GLAUCOMA.

6. ANDHRA PRADESH PARAMEDICAL BOARD, HYDERABAD
COMBINED PARAMEDICAL (SUPPLEMENTARY) EXAMINATIONS, NOVEMBER, 2013
DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN COURSE
PAPER l
Anatomy & Physiology Pathology, Pharmacology
Time: 3hrs. Total Marks:80
Answer any TEN Questions All Questions carry equal marks
Write the entire answer to a question at one place only but not in different stages
1., kxplain in detail about polarized lenses with a diagram.
2. Explain about the difference between concave mirror and convex
mirror.
3. Explain about the various optical aberrations.
4. Explain the difference between Multifocals and Bifocal Lenses.
5. Explain in detail about the anatomy of lens.
6. Explain in detail about CONJUNCTIVA.
7. Explain about Protection mechanism of eye.
8. Explain about Eye lids and its glands.
9. Explain in detail about a focal length and the method to determine
the power of lens.
10. Explain in detail absolute refractive index.
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1
. Describe about (1) Streak Retinoscapy
(2) Pinhole Test.
12. Describe about (1) Auto Refractometer.
(2) Interpupillary Distance.

7. ANDHRA PRADESH PARAMEDICAL BOARD, HYDERABAD
COMBINED PARAMEDICAL (REGULAR) EXAMINATIONS, MAY, 2013
DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY TECHNICIAN COURSE
PAPER l
Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology
Time: 3hrs. Total Marks:80
Answer any TEN Questions All Questions carry equal marks
I Explain in detail about the optometrist.
2. Explain in detail about prescriptions.
3. Explain in detail about the OCU R PATHOLOGY.
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4. Explain in detail about ANTIMICROBIALS.
5. Explain in detail about .a focal length and the method to determine
the power of lens.
6. Explain in detail about foccimeter and its uses.
7. Explain in detail about multifocal lens.
8. Explain in detail about various types of hypermetropia
9. Explain in detail about the various optical aberrations.
10. Explain in detail about various Tinted lenses.
11.Describe in detail about the structure and principle of
ophthalmoscope drawing a diagram.
12. Explain in detail about structure & function of Retinoscope with a
diagram.
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