Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Practice Exam

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What is inappropriate regarding the Maddox Rod Test?

The test measures vertical phorias at distance
It assesses vertical phorias at near
It evaluates both vertical and horizontal phorias at distance and near
It cannot assess both vertical and horizontal phorias at distance and near

The correct answer is: It cannot assess both vertical and horizontal phorias at distance and near

The Maddox Rod Test is a method used to evaluate phorias, which are eye alignment issues. It is a simple and effective test that can assess vertical and horizontal phorias at both distance and near. Therefore, option D, stating that the Maddox Rod Test cannot assess both vertical and horizontal phorias at distance and near, is incorrect. The Maddox Rod Test is a valuable tool in measuring eye misalignment accurately, making option D the inappropriate choice among the given options.