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| What does a keratoplasty cure? |
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Definition
| Clouding of the cornea and/or keratoconus |
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| Supine with the arms tucked. |
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| Type of blade you might use for this procedure? |
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Definition
| #15 blade, beaver blade and super blade might be used. |
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| 4-0 silk traction sutures are used for what in a keratoplasty? |
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Definition
| To retract the superior and inferior rectus muscles. |
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| This case is classified as which wound class? |
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| Allows light, and bends the light to the retina. |
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| What part of the cornea is going to be replaced? |
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Definition
| Only the central part of the cornea is going to be replaced with a donor's tissue. |
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| How many mm larger must the donor cornea be larger than the recipients? |
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Definition
| The donor cornea must be 0.1mm larger than the recipients. |
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| What is a Fleringa ring used for? |
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Definition
| Used to stabilize the eye after being sutured down with 5-0 and 6-0 nylon. |
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Term
| Several sutures will be needed to suture the transplant into place. What should the tech do? |
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Definition
| The tech should be prepared with another suture loaded into a needleholder for immediate use. |
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Term
| Why are BSS or acetylcholine solution injected into the anterior chamber of the eye? |
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Definition
| BSS or acetylcholine solution are injected into the anterior chamber to ensure the wound is watertight. |
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| What is used to punch the donor cornea? |
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Definition
| A Cottingham punch is used. |
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| What can be done along with a keratoplasy? |
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Definition
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| Keratoplasty is the most successful transplant procedure performed. True or False? |
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| When the normally round cornea becomes an irregular shape and cone-shaped. |
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