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opthamology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The ____ is an intrinsic muscle of the eye | ciliary body |
| The innermost tunic of the eye is the ____ | retina |
| What procedure is performed to open blocked tear ducts? | lacrimal duct dilation |
| What instrument is used to remove the recipient cornea during keratoplasty? | trephine |
| What is the primary function of the lateral rectus muscles? | lateral eye movement |
| Recession or resection is the surgical treatment for ___ | strabismus |
| Where are the lacrimal glands located? | within the upper eyelids |
| The nasolacrimal duct drains into the ___ | inferior meatus of the nose |
| What does the term dacryocystitis mean? | inflammation of the lacrimal sac |
| What pathology does the scleral buckle procedure treat? | retinal detachment |
| Which type of incision used for cataract extraction is self-sealing? | corneal |
| Why is hydroxyapatite used following enucleation? | to provide a base of support for the artificial eye |
| Betamethasone is what type of pharmacological agent? | anti-inflammatory(steroid) |
| Vitrectomy requires the use of what piece of specialized equipment? | ocutome |
| The function of the inferior oblique muscle is to ___ | rotate the eye UP, UP, UPWARD and AWAY FROM the midline |
| The mucous membrane covering of the eye is called__ | conjunctiva |
| The sensory layer of the retina is made of ___ | photoreceptors |
| ___is the leading cause of blindness in the United States | Glaucoma |
| Epiretinal membrane is a term used to describe ___ | scar tissue that forms over the macula |
| Decadron is a common ___ | steroid |
| The most common suture needle used for corneal suturing is | spatula micropoint |
| The most common suture material used for intraocular lens fixation is ___ | polypropylene |
| Chromic suture maintains tensile strength approximately ___days | 10 to 14 |
| During what procedure may a patient receive an injection of intraocular gas to create pressure on the retina while subretinal fluid is reabsorbed and scars form? | scleral buckle |
| Corneal graft rejection may occur as late as ____ following transplant | 20 years |
| A fragmatome is used ____ | to remove a cloudy lens, which obstructs the view of the retina |
| The anterior chamber is the space ___ | bound anteriorly by the cornea and posteriorly by the front of the iris |
| Aqueous humor is found in the ___ | anterior chamber |
| The substance found in the posterior chamber is called the ___ | vitreous humor |
| The term used to describe the location behind the globe is ___ | retrobulbar |
| The outermost tunic of the eyeball is called the ____ | sclera |
| Strabismus is defined as ____ | deviation of the position of the eye |
| A small lump on the inner or outer surface of the eyelid caused by an inflammatory reaction of material trapped inside an oil-secreting gland is called a(n) ___ | chalazion |
| The posterior chamber is the space ___ | bound by the lens, ciliary body, and the retina |
| An opacity of the crystalline lens is referred to as a(n) ___ | cataract |
| a person who completely lacks cones suffers from ____ | color blindness |
| What is the function of the iris? | to regulate the amount of light entering the eye through the pupil |
| What condition is characterized by excess pressure of the aqueous humor? | glaucoma |
| Phacoemulsification is one method of ___ | removing an opaque lens |
| Cryotherapy involves the use of | cold |
| Why is dacryocystorhinostomy performed? | to establish a new pathway for tear drainage |
| Balanced salt solution (BSS) is used intraoperatively to ___ | irrigate the cornea |
| During extracapsular cataract extraction, the ___ | posterior capsule remains |
| What is the action of acetylcholine chloride? | to constrict the pupil |
| The process of phacoemulsification uses what type of energy to fragment a cataract? | ultrasonic |
| Why is it important to remove the powder from the gloves prior to performing or assisting with ophthalmic surgery? | to prevent corneal irritation |
| What is the purpose of placing a traction suture prior to cataract extraction? | to stabilize the globe |
| Which structure is referred to as the "rainbow"? | iris |
| The cornea consists of ___ layers | 4 |
| Mydriatics and cycloplegic drugs cause ___ | pupil dilation |
| Diuretics are used to ___ | reduce intraocular pressure |
| The ___ scissors are useful in strabismus and conjunctiva operations | Westcott |
| Congenital ptosis is marked by ___ | dystrophy of the levator muscle |
| Entropion is a condition that affects the ___ | lower eyelid |
| Iridectomy refers to ____ | the removal of a section of the iris to relieve the pressure buildup that occurs in individuals with glaucoma |
| Intraocular pressure is measured with a ___ prior to any incision | tonometer |
| During a scleral buckling, a ___ may be used to secure the buckle in place | Watzke sleeve |
| ___ sponges are the sponges of choice in Ophthalmic surgery | Weck |
| Enucleation is indicated for all EXCEPT ___ | intraocular pressure |
| What is another name for the traction suture? | bridal |
| the cornea | kerato- |
| incision into the iris | iridotomy |
| the removal of the eyeball | enucleation |
| the eyeball | globe |
| a cutting instrument used to cut a circular piece of tissue | trephine |
| a swollen sebacious gland in the eyelid | chalazion |
| used to coagulate tissue | diathermy |
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