Optometry
Eye anatomy and optics, refractive errors and vision testing, and eye health and clinical care for university students.
About Optometry on DigiTransact Mastermind
Eye anatomy and optics, refractive errors and vision testing, and eye health and clinical care for university students.
Each of the 8 Optometry skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 52 Optometry questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Optometry work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
8 Optometry skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Optometry practice sets you should be able to:
- Structure of the Eye: The main parts of the eye and their functions.
- Refractive Errors: Common focusing problems and their correction.
- Common Eye Diseases: Major eye diseases and causes of blindness.
- Eye Anatomy & Vision: Understand the structure of the eye and how images are formed.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Optometry question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
The clear front part of the eye that refracts most incoming light is the:
- Retina
- Cornea
- Iris
- Sclera
Working: The cornea provides most of the eye’s focusing power by bending light towards the lens.
Clouding of the lens that blurs vision is called a
- cataract
- stye
- squint
- freckle
Working: Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness and are treated by surgery.
The transparent front layer that lets light into the eye is the
- cornea
- retina
- iris
- optic nerve
Working: The cornea refracts and admits light at the front of the eye.
Main topics and skills
Optometry is organised into 4 topic groups covering 8 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Eye Anatomy & Optics
Vision Problems & Refraction
Eye Health & Clinical Care
Vision Science & Eye Care
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Frequently asked questions
What stage of school does Optometry suit?
Optometry currently covers University. Every skill carries its own level tag, so you can start at the stage you are studying and move up once the earlier work is secure.
How is Optometry organised here?
The Optometry bank is grouped into 4 groups such as Eye Anatomy & Optics, Vision Problems & Refraction, Eye Health & Clinical Care and Vision Science & Eye Care, and every group breaks down further into separate skills.
How many Optometry questions are there?
The bank holds 52 Optometry questions spread over 8 skills, each one paired with the reasoning behind the correct answer.
Can I revise for tertiary coursework with this?
The Optometry skills are grouped by the levels sat for tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Filter by level to focus on the stage you are being examined on.
Can I read Optometry pages without signing in?
No account is needed to read a Optometry skill page. Create a free one when you want progress kept between visits rather than starting again each time.
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How this page was produced
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