What are cataracts?

Where is the natural lens located in the eye?

• Behind the iris

• In the retina

• On the cornea

• In front of the iris

What causes the clouding of the natural lens?

• Age

• Excessive light exposure

• Genetic factors

• Eye strain

What is the only effective way to treat cataract?

• Remove the clouded natural lens and replace it with an intraocular lens

• Laser therapy

• Prescription eye drops

• Wearing sunglasses

Where is the main incision made during cataract surgery?

• On the retina

• On the iris

• On the sclera

• On the cornea

What is the purpose of the ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) used during cataract surgery?

• To improve vision immediately

• To protect the internal structures of the eye and create space for the surgeon to manipulate with the surgical tools

• To prevent infection

• To numb the eye

How is the cloudy lens removed during cataract surgery?

• By using laser technology

• By breaking it down with ultrasound probe and removing it via suction

• By flushing it out with a solution

• By manually pulling it out

What is the purpose of the clear artificial lens implanted during cataract surgery?

• To prevent future cataracts

• To improve peripheral vision

• To provide color vision

• To replace the removed natural lens and enable the patient to see clearly again