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43 Cards in this Set
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What method uses ultrasonic energy to fragment lens? |
Phacoemulsificatuon |
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An uneven curvature of the cornea is known as.. |
Astigmatism |
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Inversion of the eyelid with the tarsal cartilage turned toward the eyeball is known as.. |
Entropian |
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Whay is the most common cause of retinal detachment? |
Trauma |
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The transparent layer that covers the iris and pupil at the front of the er is called the.. |
Cornea |
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A condition that causes the sudden onset of the appearance of floating spots before the eye is the.. |
Retinal detachment |
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Name the type of cataract extraction in which the lens and it's capsule are removed |
Intracapsular |
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Name the muscle that is involved in resection for strabismus correction |
Lateral rectus |
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Removal of the entire eyeball is called.. |
Enucleation |
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Name the procedure performed to improve the vision of patients with myopia |
Radical keratomotmy |
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Where does the anterior chamber lie? |
Behind the cornea and in front of the iris |
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An instrument would be used to make the corneal cut during keratoplasty |
Cottingham punch |
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What instrument would be used t make the corneal cut during a keratoplasty |
Corneal trephine |
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Would an oscillating saw be used during a dacryosytorhinostomy |
True |
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Blockage of the canal and Schlemm will cause what? |
Glaucoma |
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A crystalline lens that has become opaque due to age or trauma is known as.. |
Cataract |
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Name a miotic drug |
Pilocarpine |
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Name the procedure of choice for a detached retina |
Scleral buckling |
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What is pterygium? |
An overgrowth of the conjunctivita over the cornea, caused by ultraviolet light |
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Aqueous humor is found within.. |
Anterior cavity |
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BSS= |
Balanced salt solution |
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Small lump on the inner/outer eyelid; caused by inflammation |
Chalazion |
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What is ECCE? |
Extraxapsular cataract extraction, sm incision, lens is removed |
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What is ICCE |
Intracapsular cataract extraction, large incision, entire capsule is removed |
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Name the instrument that makes a circular corneal cut for the purpose of removal |
Trephine |
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The space between the cornea and the iris filled with aqueous humor |
Anterior chamber |
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The entire eyeball is known as the.. |
Globe |
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Pertaining to the area behind the eyeball or behind Pons is.. |
Retrobulbar |
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The six pairs of muscles connecting the globe to the eye orbit to allow movement is.. |
Extrinsic eye muscles |
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Name the surgical instrument used to incise and aspirate the vitreous? |
Ocutome |
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What visual defect will occur in a person who lacks cones in the retina? |
Blindness |
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What is diplopia? |
Double vision |
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What is caliper used for? |
Measure |
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How long can a donor cornea be used? |
30 days |
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What is a week sponge used for? |
Clean instruments without leaving behind lint |
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What treatment may be used if buckling or cryosurgery fails? |
Virectomy |
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A trephine is a type of a circular cutting device.. |
True |
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What is a self healing incision? |
Corneal incision |
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What is a loupe? |
Magnifying lens |
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Name a type of drape used to fit the eye |
Aperture eye drape |
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A blond spot is part of the normal anatomy |
True |
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What type of energy is used during phacoemulsification? |
Ultrasonic energy |
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Describe three reasons for a cataract formation |
Age, trauma, drug or meds, harmful chemicals |