Exam 16: Ophthalmic Surgery

Which of the following represents the replacement device for the cataract lens in the eye?

Which procedure involves adjusting sutures after the patient has recovered completely from anesthesia, but within 24 hours?

Which of the following is NOT used for visualization in ophthalmologic procedures?

Which of the following is the term for "crossed eyes"?

All of the following are methods of intraocular lens insertion EXCEPT:

Which of the following scissors would NOT be used for ophthalmologic procedures?

What is the portion of the eye between the cornea and the iris in which aqueous fluid flows and nourishes tissues?

What is the name of the membrane that contains and encloses the vitreous humor in the posterior cavity?

A trephine is used in which ophthalmologic procedure?

Tetracaine drops are used in ophthalmologic procedures to:

Cataracts are categorized as a general condition of aging rather than a disease process.

Overhead OR spotlights should be placed on highest setting to provide necessary illumination during intraocular procedures.

Which procedure may be done in conjunction with vitrectomy if the surgeon is unable to gain visualization of the posterior cavity of the eye?

Which structure of the eye is the thin, transparent lining of the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the sclera?

Gas injected into the posterior cavity of the eye following vitrectomy is more stable and requires fewer restrictions of a patient with regard to positioning and altitude than silicone oil.

What structure is avascular, external, and its function is to refract light rays?

Which procedure done on an eye with internal malfunction or loss of contents and no possible recovery of sight provides better mobility and cosmetic result with a prosthetic eye?

Match each term below with its description. -Angular junction of the eyelids at either corner of the eye

Which substance is used following vitrectomy for long-term support of the retina with fewer restrictions on position?

Match each term below with its description. -Hereditary, progressive, noninflammatory disease of the anterior surface of the eye; diagnostic indication for keratoplasty