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Key Facts: DHA Optometrist Exam

OPT5581

DHA CBT Code

DHA Healthcare Professional Licensing Assessment Guideline - CBT

150

Exam Questions

DHA CBT guideline

3h

Exam Duration

DHA CBT guideline

55%

Pass Score

DHA CBT guideline

USD 240

Exam Fee

DHA CBT guideline

DHA publishes OPT5581 as the Optometrist CBT: 150 MCQs, 3 hours, USD 240 fee, and 55% pass score. The official topic list covers optics, ocular anatomy and physiology, binocular vision, refraction, contact lenses, ocular disease, pediatric and geriatric optometry, low vision, and environmental optometry. Public DHA materials do not publish topic percentage weights or pass rates.

Sample DHA Optometrist Practice Questions

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1A patient is diagnosed with simple myopia. Which lens type is used to move the far point back onto the retina?
A.Plus spherical lens
B.Minus spherical lens
C.Base-in prism
D.Plano cylinder at 90 degrees
Explanation: Myopia focuses distant light in front of the retina when accommodation is relaxed. A minus spherical lens diverges incoming light so the image focus moves posteriorly onto the retina. This is why myopic spectacle prescriptions use negative sphere values.
2A hyperopic patient sees more clearly when accommodation is relaxed after a plus lens is introduced. What is the primary optical effect of the plus lens?
A.It diverges incident light before it enters the eye
B.It converges incident light before it enters the eye
C.It neutralizes all corneal astigmatism
D.It creates base-down prism in both eyes
Explanation: Hyperopia occurs when parallel light would focus behind the retina if accommodation were relaxed. A plus lens converges light before it enters the eye, reducing the accommodative effort needed to place the focus on the retina. The best plus prescription is usually the maximum plus that maintains clear distance acuity.
3Which prescription component is used to correct regular astigmatism?
A.Cylinder power with an axis
B.Add power only
C.Interpupillary distance only
D.Base curve only
Explanation: Regular astigmatism has two principal meridians with different powers. Cylinder power corrects one meridian relative to the other, and the axis specifies the meridian with no cylinder power. Accurate axis placement is essential because even small axis errors can reduce vision in higher cylinders.
4A 48-year-old emmetropic patient reports increasing difficulty reading fine print at 40 cm. What is the most likely cause?
A.Presbyopia from reduced accommodative amplitude
B.Acute optic neuritis
C.Latent nystagmus
D.Uncorrected high myopia
Explanation: Presbyopia is the age-related reduction in accommodative ability that makes near tasks difficult, commonly beginning in the 40s. An emmetrope may retain good distance acuity but require a near addition for comfortable reading. The complaint is gradual and near-specific, which fits presbyopia.
5During retinoscopy, a bright reflex moves in the same direction as the streak movement. What does this usually indicate before neutrality is reached?
A.With motion
B.Against motion
C.A neutral reflex
D.A relative afferent pupillary defect
Explanation: In retinoscopy, with motion means the retinal reflex moves in the same direction as the retinoscope streak. It is typically neutralized by adding plus power or reducing minus power, after accounting for working distance. Recognizing motion direction is the first step before bracketing neutrality.
6What does a visual acuity of 6/12 mean in Snellen notation?
A.The patient sees at 12 meters what a standard observer sees at 6 meters
B.The patient sees at 6 meters what a standard observer sees at 12 meters
C.The patient has half of normal contrast sensitivity
D.The patient has 12 prism diopters of deviation at 6 meters
Explanation: In Snellen acuity, the numerator is the testing distance and the denominator is the distance at which a standard observer can resolve that optotype. A 6/12 result means the patient must be at 6 meters to see detail a standard observer can see at 12 meters. It represents reduced acuity compared with 6/6.
7Which structure provides most of the eye's refractive power?
A.Crystalline lens
B.Cornea
C.Vitreous body
D.Retina
Explanation: The cornea provides the majority of ocular refractive power because of the large refractive index change from air to corneal tissue at its anterior surface. The crystalline lens fine-tunes focus and accommodation but contributes less total power than the cornea. Corneal curvature changes therefore have major effects on refractive status.
8A swinging flashlight test shows the affected pupil dilates when light is moved from the normal eye to the affected eye. What is this finding called?
A.Relative afferent pupillary defect
B.Physiologic anisocoria
C.Adie's tonic pupil
D.Argyll Robertson pupil
Explanation: A relative afferent pupillary defect indicates asymmetric optic nerve or severe retinal input. When light is moved to the affected eye, the brain receives less afferent signal and both pupils paradoxically dilate relative to the prior illumination. This is a referral sign when newly detected or associated with reduced vision.
9Which retinal cells are primarily responsible for high-resolution color vision in photopic conditions?
A.Rods
B.Cones
C.Retinal ganglion cell axons
D.Muller cells
Explanation: Cones mediate color discrimination and high spatial resolution, especially in the fovea under photopic lighting. Rods are more sensitive in dim light but provide lower acuity and no color discrimination. This distinction helps explain why macular disease affects fine central tasks such as reading.
10Which sequence correctly describes normal aqueous humor flow?
A.Ciliary body to posterior chamber to pupil to anterior chamber to trabecular meshwork
B.Lens to vitreous to retina to choroid
C.Trabecular meshwork to anterior chamber to pupil to ciliary body
D.Cornea to anterior chamber to posterior chamber to optic nerve
Explanation: Aqueous humor is produced by the ciliary body, flows from the posterior chamber through the pupil into the anterior chamber, and exits mainly through the trabecular meshwork and Schlemm canal. Obstruction of outflow can raise intraocular pressure and contribute to glaucoma. Understanding this pathway is central to recognizing angle-closure risk.

About the DHA Optometrist Exam

The DHA Optometrist licensing assessment is an Allied Health Prometric CBT for optometrists seeking Dubai Health Authority registration or licensing through Sheryan. DHA's May 2026 CBT guideline lists the Optometrist exam under code OPT5581 with 150 MCQs, a 3-hour duration, USD 240 fee, and 55% pass score. Published content areas include geometric optics, clinical visual optics, ocular anatomy and physiology, binocular vision, refraction, contact lenses, ocular disease, pediatric optometry, geriatric optometry, low vision practice, and environmental optometry. DHA does not publish percentage weights for these topics, so this practice set balances coverage across the official list and adds Dubai practice, documentation, equipment, and infection-control items supported by DHA optical center standards.

Assessment

Computer-based multiple-choice assessment delivered by Prometric; DHA reports pass/fail through Sheryan and does not share the applicant's score details.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

55%

Exam Fee

USD 240 (Dubai Health Authority (DHA) / Prometric)

DHA Optometrist Exam Content Outline

Not published by DHA

Geometric Optics

Lens power, vergence, prism, Prentice's rule, vertex distance, magnification, and practical optical calculations used in refraction and spectacle/contact lens decisions.

Not published by DHA

Clinical Visual Optics

Visual acuity interpretation, lensometry, spectacle verification, anisometropia, aphakia, image-size effects, and clinical consequences of high-power lenses.

Not published by DHA

Basic Ocular Anatomy and Physiology

Corneal and lenticular optics, retinal photoreceptors, aqueous humor flow, pupils, cranial nerves, accommodation, and the anatomy behind optometric testing.

Not published by DHA

Binocular Vision

Cover testing, phorias, tropias, convergence insufficiency, accommodative dysfunction, stereopsis, suppression, diplopia localization, and prism concepts.

Not published by DHA

Refraction

Retinoscopy, working-distance correction, subjective refinement, Jackson cross-cylinder, fogging, binocular balance, spherical equivalent, and pediatric cycloplegic findings.

Not published by DHA

Contact Lenses

Soft and RGP fitting assessment, keratometry, toric stabilization, multifocal options, over-refraction, lens hygiene, contact lens complications, and urgent keratitis recognition.

Not published by DHA

Ocular Disease

Recognition and referral of glaucoma, cataract, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, uveitis, angle closure, retinal detachment, keratitis, and neurologic field defects.

Not published by DHA

Pediatric Optometry

Amblyopia, strabismus, leukocoria, anisometropia, cycloplegic refraction, accommodative esotropia, visual development, and myopia control counseling.

Not published by DHA

Geriatric Optometry

Presbyopia, cataract differentiation, dry eye, glaucoma including normal-tension patterns, AMD monitoring, medication effects, and functional vision concerns.

Not published by DHA

Low Vision Practice

Magnification calculations, eccentric viewing, contrast and lighting optimization, device selection, central scotoma adaptation, and functional goal-based care.

Not published by DHA

Environmental Optometry

UV protection, occupational exposure, safety eyewear, dust and wind irritation, digital eye strain, ergonomics, and patient education for Dubai practice settings.

How to Pass the DHA Optometrist Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 55%
  • Assessment: Computer-based multiple-choice assessment delivered by Prometric; DHA reports pass/fail through Sheryan and does not share the applicant's score details.
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam fee: USD 240

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

DHA Optometrist Study Tips from Top Performers

1Start with the official DHA topic list, then divide study time across optics, refraction, binocular vision, contact lenses, ocular disease recognition, pediatric and geriatric care, low vision, and environmental optometry.
2Memorize core calculations: spherical equivalent, transposition, Prentice's rule, accommodative demand, vertex effects, and low vision magnification estimates.
3Practice red-eye and retinal triage decisions because contact lens keratitis, acute angle closure, retinal detachment symptoms, papilledema, and pediatric leukocoria require urgent referral.
4Review DHA optical center standards for prescription documentation, equipment scope, infection prevention, diagnostic solution handling, and active-license requirements.
5Do not study from unofficial dumps as facts. Use official DHA, Prometric, PQR, and recognized optometry textbooks or clinical references for content review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the DHA Optometrist exam exist?

Yes. DHA's May 2026 Healthcare Professional Licensing Assessment Guideline lists Allied Health Optometrist code OPT5581 as a Prometric CBT with 150 questions, 3 hours, USD 240 fee, and 55% pass score.

What topics are on the DHA Optometrist exam?

The public DHA CBT guideline lists geometric optics, clinical visual optics, basic ocular anatomy and physiology, binocular vision, refraction, contact lenses, ocular disease, pediatric optometry, geriatric optometry, low vision practice, and environmental optometry. DHA does not publish percentage weights for these areas.

How are DHA CBT results reported?

DHA guidance states that Prometric CBT results are shown as pass or fail in the applicant's Sheryan account and that the applicant's score is not shared.

What are the PQR eligibility requirements for Optometrist?

The UAE PQR lists Optometrist as requiring a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Optometry/Doctor of Optometry of minimum three-year course duration and two years of related post-qualification experience.

Does DHA publish official practice questions or exam dumps?

Prometric's DHA page states that Prometric does not sell test preparation or practice content and warns that providers claiming official test content are unauthorized. This practice bank uses original questions based on official topic areas and standards, not copied exam items.