Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) exam with our comprehensive quiz featuring flashcards and multiple-choice questions. Each question includes hints and explanations. Get ready to advance your career in ophthalmic technology!

Practice this question and more.

What optical device in lensmeters is used to measure significant amounts of prism?

Rotary lensmeter
Single prism device
Risley rotary prism device
Prentice's calculator

The correct answer is: Risley rotary prism device

The Risley rotary prism device is designed specifically to measure significant amounts of prism in lensmeters. This device utilizes two prisms that can be rotated independently to create a variable amount of prism effect. By adjusting the orientation of these prisms, the device can quantify the amount of prism up to higher degrees effectively and with accuracy. This capability makes it particularly useful in optometry for diagnosing and correcting issues related to eye alignment and vision. In contrast, while a rotary lensmeter may measure various optical parameters, it does not specialize in high prism measurement like the Risley device. A single prism device is limited in its scope and typically only measures one prism at a time. Finally, Prentice's calculator is used for calculations involving prism values but does not directly measure prism amounts like the Risley rotary prism device does. This specificity to prism measurement is what makes the Risley rotary prism device the correct choice for this question.