Ophthalmic
Which of the following two structures form the external tunic of the globe of the eye?
cornea and sclera
Which of the following lenses is rarely used and requires a larger incision for insertion?
hard plastic
The membrane that contains and encloses the vitreous humor in the posterior cavity is called the:
hyaloid
small depression containing only cones and has the highest visual acuity is the:
central fovea
Intraocular procedure
vitrectomy
Which of the following procedures involves adjusting sutures after the patient has recovered completely from anesthesia but within twenty-four hours?
recession/resection
If hemorrhage is present in the eye, a definitive diagnosis of detached retina would be obtained through:
surgical vitrectomy
In which of the following areas would a veirs rod be placed to relieve or prevent obstruction?
canaliculus
Tetracaine drops are used in ophthalmologic procedures to:
numb the surface of the eye and surrounding structures
Structures is avascular, external, and functions to refract light rays is:
cornea
Which of the following structures of the eye is the thin, transparent clinging of the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the sclera?
Conjuctiva
The gelatin-like fluid that fills the posterior cavity of the eye is called:
vitreous humor
Which of the following terms describes the condition of the lens that is treated by cataract extraction?
opacified
Technique uses a laser to treat retinal tears or proliferative diabetic retinopathy:
endophotocoagulaiton
Type of needle is frequently used in ophthalmologic procedures is:
Three instruments are used for visualization in ophthalmologic procedures.
loupes
microscope
ophthalmoscope
silicone oil
procedure where sutures are most likely not necessary
extracapsular cataract extraction
Procedure done in conjunction with vitrectomy if the surgeon is unable to gain visualization of the posterior cavity of the eye:
lensectomy
cold
Eye speculum is composed of a solid wire with fixed blades and resembles an uncoiled paper clip?
barraquer
vitrectomy
Procedure that creates an opening in the outer tunic for insertion of the infusion cannula for excision of vitreous?
sclerotomy
Term describes the six muscles that provide movement to the eye is:
extrinsic
Cataracts are categorized as a general condition of aging rather than disease process (T/F)
True