Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Practice Exam

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The triangular corners where the upper and lower eyelids meet are called

aqueous humor
canthi
iris
stroma

The correct answer is: canthi

The correct answer is B. canthi. The canthi refer to the triangular corners where the upper and lower eyelids meet. These structures are important anatomical landmarks in ophthalmology as they are used for reference in procedures such as eyelid surgery and in assessing the alignment of the eyes. The other options are not correct: A. Aqueous humor is the clear fluid filling the space in the front of the eyeball between the lens and the cornea. It plays a role in maintaining intraocular pressure and providing nutrients to the surrounding structures. C. Iris is the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil and controls the amount of light that enters the eye by changing its size. D. Stroma is a term referring to the supporting framework of a biological cell, tissue, or organ. In the context of the eye, stroma can refer to the supportive tissue of the cornea or other structures.