Miscellaneous

Question 1

What structures would silk sutures be appropriate for?

Answer 1

Eyelids and sclera

Question 2

What structures would you use nylon sutures on?

Answer 2

Cornea sclera and limbus

Question 3

What type of suture is most appropriate for the iris?

Answer 3

Polypropylene

Question 4

Polyglactin sutures can be used on which structures?

Answer 4

Conjunctiva, muscles and cornea

Question 5

What structure can polyglycolic acid sutures be used on?

Answer 5

Limbus

Question 6

What is the most common cause of blindness in the world?

Answer 6

Cataracts

Question 7

What is the most common cause of infectious blindness in the world? And what is the second most common?

Answer 7

Trachoma

onchocerciasis

Question 8

What are the most common cause of visual impairment?

Answer 8

Refractive errors

Question 9

List the main causes of childhood blindness?

Answer 9

Vit A deficiencies
Measles
Cataracts
Retinopathy of prematurity

Question 10

What specific eye conditions require DVLA notification?

Answer 10

Diplopia
VF defects
Blepharospasm
Nyctalopia