BLOCK 7 questions

Question 1

The endothelium is the most posterior layer of the cornea, is a monlayer of approximately how many cells? (test question)

Answer 1

350,000 to 500,000 highly specialized cells

Question 2

Endothelial cells dont have the ability to do what? (test question)

Answer 2

DOnt have ability to replicate or regenerate their endothelial cells

Question 3

What percentage of the population suffers from higher order aberrations that are unique, much like a fingerprint (Test question)

Answer 3

10% of the population

Question 4

A type of refractive eye surgery. During the procedure, Denatured Alcohol is applied to the eye to make the epithelial layer of the cornea easier to remove. Laser is then used to reshape the cornea and correct refractive error problems in the eye.

Answer 4

PRK

Question 5

A type of refractive surgery, during the procedure, a flap is created using a ______________ that goes into the stroma of the cornea. Then a laser is used to reshape the cornea and correct refractive error problems in the eye.

Answer 5

Lasik

using a microkeratome

Question 6

what is the most common suture we will use?

Answer 6

Simple Interrupted suture

Question 7

Two types of A scans

Answer 7

Immersion

Dry