Ophthalmic surgical assisting (chapter 10-cornea) questions with correct answers

5 Answer How many layers are in the cornea Epithelium, bowmans membrane, stroma, descemets membrane and endothelium Answer What are the 5 layers of the cornea called Epithelium Answer Which layer experiences constant exposure to the elements? Corneal transpant Answer What may be a surgical recommendation for a patient whose vision is impaired by corneal scarring? Keratoconus Answer What is a disease that causes progressive thinning of the central cornea? Conical Answer What shape does the cornea take in someone with keratoconus? Contact lenses Answer What is typically used to treat keratoconus? PKP Answer If keratoconus has to be treated surgically what procedure is used? PKP Answer What is corneal transplant surgery also known as?