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-Colibri forceps
-Nontoothed forceps
-Bishop-Harmon iris forcep
-Desmarres chalazion forceps
-McPherson suture-tying forceps |
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Definition
-Castroviejo (locking or nonlocking)
-Microsurgical needle holders (spring action, locking or nonlocking) |
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Definition
-keratomes
-diamond knife
-beaver blades
-#15 knife blade |
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Term
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Definition
-Hooks (scleral,muscle, kilner, micro)
-Desmarres lid retractor
-Iris retractor
-Eye speculum |
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Term
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Definition
-Westcott
-Small spring scissors
-Castroviejo
-McPherson-Vannas iris scissors |
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Term
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Definition
| -uses ultrasonic energy to break up the lens for aspiration in cataract surgery |
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Definition
-controls intraocular pressure
-irrigates and aspiratates |
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Term
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Definition
-treats retinal detachment
-uses cold temperature and a probe activated by a foot pedal to seal tears |
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Term
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Definition
-round bodied
-round bodied w/ cutting tip
-reverse cutting
-Spatula micropoint
-Spatulated |
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Term
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Definition
-Nylon
-Polypropylene
-Polyester-polybutilate coated
-Braided silk
-Plain/chromic gut
-Extruded collagen
-Vicryl |
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Term
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Definition
-prep set
-back table pack
-Weck-Cel sponges
-Lint-free microwipe sponges
-Gloves
-Cotton swabs
-Needles/suture
-27/30-gauge disposable needles(straight and angled) |
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Term
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Definition
-patient is often awake so be quiet
-wear non-powdered gloves
-drape your mayo in a clear x-ray cassette cover to reduce lint on instruments as this may cause granulomas
-most procedures are done under the microscope so make sure you drape it properly
-if using a portable microscope then it should be brought over on the opposite side of the operative side |
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Term
| Procedural considerations |
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Definition
-do not allow prep solution to pool around the eye
-irrigate the eye throughout the case with BSS (balanced salt solution)
-trim the eyelashes prior to draping if necessary
-Every procedure on the globe requires the use of an adhesive-backed, clear drape for sterility
-procedures on the eyelids require a head drape over towels |
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Term
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Definition
-Prep from hairline to inferior mandibular border and from the anterior auricular border to beyond the midline
-Start with eyelid, then eyelashes, then brow, and last is skin
-A betadine solution may be put into the conjunctival sac if it's an intraocular case
-dip cotton swabs in prep solution to clean eyelashes and then rinse with sterile water |
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Term
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Definition
| Before the patient is anesthetized, the surgical technologist should confirm that the donor cornea has arrived. |
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