Term
| bioconvex and transparent |
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Definition
| Normal structure of the lens of the eye. |
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Term
| Intracapsular cataract extraction |
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Definition
| Performed through a LARGE incision and the entire capsule is removed. Suturing is required to close incision. |
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Term
| Extracapsular cataract extraction |
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Definition
| Performed through a SMALL incision and only the lens is removed. No sutures are required to close incision. Incision is self-sealing. |
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Term
IOL
(Intraocular Lens Implant) |
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Definition
| Small prescription lenses placed inside the eye for clear lens replacement surgery. May be fold-able or hard. |
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Term
| What are the two methods for cataract extraction? |
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Definition
| Extracapsular and Intracapsular cataract extraction. |
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Term
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Definition
| The word used to describe a lens that has become opaque. |
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Term
TRUE or FALSE
Cataracts are a condition, not a disease. |
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Definition
TRUE
Cataracts are a condition that affect the eyes, NOT a disease. |
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Term
TRUE or FALSE
If left untreated, a cataract will NOT cause needless blindness. |
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Definition
FALSE
Gradually vision is impaired and if left untreated cataracts can cause blindness. |
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Term
| What are SIX ways cataracts can develop? |
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Definition
1.normal aging process
2.trauma
3.certain drugs
4.harmful chemical exposure
5.excessive sunlight
6.congenital |
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Term
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Definition
| The irrigation/aspiration technique that removes an opaque lens. |
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Term
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Definition
| A type of IOL that is implanted without removing the eye's natural lens. |
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Term
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Definition
| What type of incision is used in an Extracapsular cataract extraction |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Superior rectus bridle suture |
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Definition
| Placed to manipulate the globe of the eye. |
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Term
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Definition
| Blade that is used to make a scleral tunnel incision into the cornea |
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Term
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Definition
| Type of suture used to close an incision following Intracapsular cataract extraction. |
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