Cataract

Question 1

What is first step in phacoemulsification

Answer 1

Capsulorhexis

Question 2

What is capsulorhexis

Answer 2

Capsule of lens is removed from eye using shear

Question 3

What is step 2 of phacoemulsificati0n

Answer 3

Hydrodissection

Question 4

What is step 5 of phacoemulsification

Answer 4

Visoelastic - used to inflate the bag

Question 5

What is the most common cause of secondary cataracts

Answer 5

Chronic anterior uveitis

Question 6

What cataract can topical steroids cause

Answer 6

Posterior subcapsular

Question 7

Symptoms of posterior subcapsular cataract

Answer 7

Glare
Reduce vision

Question 8

What shape are traumatic cataracts

Answer 8

Stellate or flower shape

Question 9

What pattern is seen in cataracts caused by diabetes

Answer 9

Snowflake

Question 10

Cause of Christmas tree cataract

Answer 10

Myotonic dystrophy

Question 11

Is cataract caused by atopic dermatitis bilateral or unilateral

Answer 11

Bilateral

Question 12

What causes a shield shape cataract

Answer 12

Atopic dermatitis

Question 13

What is nuclear sclerosis

Answer 13

Heartening and compaction of the central lens material - causes cataracts

Question 14

What are the 3 classes of cataracts

Answer 14

Cortical
Nuclear sclerotic
Posterior subcapsular

Question 15

What does nuclear sclerotic cataract involve

Answer 15

Yellowing and thickening

Question 16

What is subcapsular cataract associated with

Answer 16

Steroid use
Diabetes