Ophthalmology (AST white book) Questions & Answers Review Test 2023

Ophthalmology (AST white book) Questions & Answers Review Test 2023 the most common cause of retinal detachment is - ANSWER-trauma a fleshy encroachment of conjunctiva onto the cornea of Schlemm will cause - ANSWER-pterygium blockage of the canal of schlemm will cause - ANSWER-glaucoma excessive production of aqueous humor can also cause this an uneven curvature of the cornea is known as - ANSWER-astigmatism the procedure of choice for a detached retina is - ANSWER-scleral buckling removal of an entire eyeball is called - ANSWER-evisceration the inability to direct both eyes at the same object is called - ANSWER-strabismus a type of cataract extraction in which the lens and its capsule are removed is - ANSWER-intracapsular which instrument would NOT be used during a vitrectomy a. fragmatone b. octome c. trephine d. membrane peeler/cutter - ANSWER-c which of the following is NOT a procedure for treatment of glaucoma a. goniotomy b. iridectomy c. vitrectomy d. cyclodialysis - ANSWER-c intraocular pressure is measured w/ the use of a/an - ANSWER-tonometer which instrument would be used during a keratoplasty a. kerrison ronguer b. bowman probe c. cottingham punch d. kilner hook - ANSWER-c CONTINUES.....