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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
What part of the eye is affected by cataracts?
lens
retina
iris
cornea
Cataracts are caused by the clumping of proteins in the affected part of the eye.
True
False
What is the most widely used surgical technique for cataracts?
lens removal
ECCE
phacoemulsification
couching
femtosecond-assisted cataract extraction
Once the lens is removed from the eye how is proper vision restored?
a wedge placed between the cornea and the iris
an artificial lens
retinal rotation
pressurizing the vitreous gel
How long does the cataract surgery procedure normally take per eye?
about half a day
an hour
15 minutes
2 to 3 hours
What part of your vision can an intraocular lens improve?
distance
intermediate
close-up
almost all vision problems
Okay, I've had cataract surgery, how long will it be before my vision stabilizes?
plan on a year
generally just a week
one to three months
six months
Although the majority of cataracts are related to age, some can develop after an eye injury.
True
False
Smoking is a risk factor for cataracts.
True
False
A halo that appears around lights may be a symptom of cataracts.
True
False
Cataracts eventually go away on their own.
True
False
A healthy diet may help reduce your risk for cataracts.
True
False
Who are most likely to get cataracts?
Diabetics
Eye trauma sufferers
Long-term steroid users
All of the above
What are the signs of cataract?
Blurring of vision
Double vision in one eye
Halos around light
All of above
At what distance do multifocal cataracts help with vision?
Near
Intermediate
Far
All of the above
What causes cataract?
Reading
Eyes closed
Ultraviolet exposure
All of the above
Intraocular lenses that correct astigmatism and cylindrical errors are called:
Monofocal
Multifocal
Toric
Astigmatic
In which of the following IOLs will glasses be required for near vision?
Multifocal
Monofocal for near vision
Monofocal for distance vision
Accomodative
Phacoemulsification is performed through a ____mm wound.
> 3 mm
6 mm
15 mm
<3 mm
The following conditions are related to cataracts:
Diabetes
Hypercalcaemia
Atopic dermatitis
All of the above
