Cataract Surgery

Question 1

What cataract surgery is performed through a 3-3.5mm incision that is closed by a single stitch or self sealing?

Answer 1

Phacoemulsifation

Question 2

What surgical method removes the entire lens and capsule through a large surgical incision at the limbus with the use of a cryogenic probe?

Answer 2

Intracapsular Cataract Extraction

Question 3

What type of rings should be used in all aphakic patients or in phakic eyes in which cataract extraction is anticipated?

Answer 3

Flieringa Ring (Scleral support)

Question 4

What surgical method leaves the posterior capsule intact for the IOL support and to keep the posterior and anterior segments apart using a small incision at the limbus?

Answer 4

Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

Question 5

What surgical method uses a phacoemulsifation to remove a cataract with an ultrasonic handpiece?

Answer 5

Phacoemulsifation Cataract Extraction

Question 6

What can cause cystoid macular edema, elevated IOP, and possibly corneal decompensation after cataract surgery?

Answer 6

Dislocated Nuclear Fragments