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Enucleation
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01/31/2020

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Term
Enucleation
Definition
The removal of the entire eye
Term
Reasons for an enucleation?
Definition
Malignant neoplasm, penetrating wound, or if the eye is so damaged that vision cannot be regained.
Term
Evisceration
Definition
The removal of the inner contents of the eye
Term
Primary reason for an evisceration
Definition
To eliminate corneal sensitivity
Term
What allows for a prosthetic eye that will have mobility and a better cosmetic result
Definition
Evisceration
Term
What type of incision is made?
Definition
A limbic incision
Term
What is the wound classification?
Definition
Class 1,3,or 4
Term
What is the wound classification if there is a fresh traumatic wound from a clean source?
Definition
Class 3
Term
What is the wound classification if there is a foreign body in the eye?
Definition
Class 4
Term
Conjunctiva is closed with what kind of suture?
Definition
5-0 absorbable suture
Term
What are hydroxyapatite spheres?
Definition
Medically made coral used as an implant in the eye socket with donor sclera so the eye muscles can be reattached to allow for movement
Term
What are used to help determine the size of an ocular implant?
Definition
Sizers
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What happens before the rectus and oblique muscles are cut?
Definition
They are secured with suture.
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What nerve is clamped for 60 seconds before it is transected?
Definition
The optic nerve
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What is used to achieve hemostasis?
Definition
Saline soaked sponges and bipolar forceps
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