STM Day 4 Review

IOL Competition

100

Both Alcon and AMO market aberration-free IOLs. True or False.

False

200

Alcon and AMO both market bi-aspheric IOLs. True or False

False - neither offer bi-aspheric IOLs. Alcon is aspheric only on the posterior surface, AMO is aspheric only on the anterior surface.

300

Plate IOL designs offer excellent stability. True or False

False

400

Name two instances where IOLs with aberrations will have reduced visual performance.

1. Decentered 2. Tilted

500

Name the "ideal" amount of positive spherical aberration in the optical system according to B+L, Alcon, and AMO.

B+L +0.27 microns Alcon +0.17 microns AMO 0 microns = no SA

Other B+L Products

100

What is the HA concentration in Amvisc Plus?

1.6% HA

200

Why is it important to remove all the viscoelastic in the eye at the end of surgery?

Viscoelastic retained in the eye can cause a rise in IOP

300

Name 3 benefits of Single Use surgical instruments?

1. No risk of cross-contamination 2. New instrument for every patient 3. No re-processing costs 4. Time and cost savings 5. Consistent quality

400

Name the 3 tip designs available on the CapsuleGuard handpieces.

1. Straight 2. Curved 3. Angled

500

Name the 4 main functions of viscoelastics in surgery.

1. Maintain the anterior chamber 2. Protect corneal endothelial cells 3. Manipulate tissue 4. Coat the IOL and instruments