Techniques of Cataract Surgery
1. What are the indications for cataract surgery? In general, the decision to have cataract surgery is elective. It is based on a patient’s personal needs and the physician’s judgment…
1. What are the indications for cataract surgery? In general, the decision to have cataract surgery is elective. It is based on a patient’s personal needs and the physician’s judgment…
1. What complications may result from local anesthesia for cataract surgery? • Retrobulbar hemorrhage is the most common complication from retrobulbar injection. Blood collects in the retrobulbar space, often causing…
1. What is the differential diagnosis of exotropia? • Congenital exotropia • Sensory exotropia • Third-nerve palsy • Duane’s syndrome • Craniofacial abnormalities with divergent orbit (e.g., Apert’s syndrome or…
1. What is an esodeviation? A convergent deviation, noted by crossing or in-turning of the eyes, is designated by the prefix eso . 2. What are the different types of…
1. How are forced ductions performed? Before beginning surgery, place an eyelid speculum in both eyes. Using one- or two-toothed forceps, grasp the conjunctiva at the limbus. Move the eye…
1. A young woman complains of headaches. Her vision is 20/20 in each eye with no evidence of afferent pupillary defect. She has a bitemporal visual-field cut. What do you…