Commonly Performed Eye Surgery

This test includes 20 questions from the Commonly Performed Ocular Surgery Home Study Module. In order to receive a passing grade, you must achieve a 90% or above (18/20 questions correct). If you do not pass on the first attempt, you may retake the test. If you do not pass after three attempts, please reach out to your RSM to receive further instructions. After completing your test, you will be able to see what questions you got right and wrong (if any). You can right-click on the results to either print the document or save the webpage to your desktop to save the questions/answers. Tip: This information can be used to study for the Knowledge Check, which will take place on the first day of your regional meeting.

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What is the name of the technique used in ancient times to dislocate the lens from its normal position and relocate it to the vitreous during cataract surgery?

What is the form of ultrasound used in cataract surgery to break up and remove the lens?

What type of IOL corrects astigmatism?

What are multifocal IOLs used to correct?

Which laser is used to treat posterior capsule opacification?

What is an infection of the interior of the eye following cataract surgery called?

Which instrument is used to reshape the cornea during refractive surgery?

Which type of refractive procedure includes the removal of the corneal epithelium to expose the stroma?

Which type of refractive surgery includes a thicker, hinged flap that extends into the corneal stroma and is replaced after the procedure?

What is the name for a full thickness corneal transplant?

What is an artificial cornea called?

What is the first surgical option for patients with open angle glaucoma who have failed to respond to medication?

What is the surgical procedure that creates a hole in the sclera to allow for aqueous to drain out of the anterior chamber?

What device can be used to drain aqueous fluid from the anterior segment in glaucoma patients who have failed to respond to filtering procedures?

What procedure is used to prevent or treat angle-closure glaucoma?

What is the zone in the ciliary body adjacent to the retina that is used for insertion of needles or surgical instruments?

Name a procedure used to repair a retinal detachment.

What procedure is used to remove the vitreous?

What is a controlled round tear in the front of the lens capsule that provides entry into the nucleus?

Which portion of the lens undergoes ultrasonic emulsification during phacoemulsification?