Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Practice Exam

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What is probing of the tear duct useful for treating in patients?

Diplopia
Epiphora
Xerophthalmia
Hypopyon

The correct answer is: Epiphora

Probing of the tear duct is useful for treating epiphora. Epiphora is the medical term for excessive tearing or watery eyes, which can result from an obstruction in the tear duct system. By performing a tear duct probing, ophthalmic professionals can help to clear any blockages in the tear duct and restore proper drainage, thereby alleviating the symptoms of epiphora. Regarding the other options: A. Diplopia refers to double vision and is not treated with tear duct probing. C. Xerophthalmia is a condition related to dry eyes due to a Vitamin A deficiency, not treated with tear duct probing. D. Hypopyon is the accumulation of pus in the anterior chamber of the eye and is not addressed through tear duct probing.