Cataracts

Question 1

Cataracts is the ?

Answer 1

Clouding of the eye lens which impacts vision

Question 2

Symptoms of cataracts include
1.
2.

Answer 2

Blurred vision
Glare
Trouble seeing at night
Double vision

Question 3

Post-op cataract surgery, it is normal to experience little bit of pain and slight _____________ sensation

Answer 3

foreign body

Question 4

Refer a patient urgently if after cataract surgery they are experiencing:
1.
2.
3. trauma post surgery
4. persistent shadows, flashes, floaters

Answer 4

1. blurry or worsening vision
2. persistent or progressively painful eye

Question 5

Topical antibacterials for cataracts are used to reduce the risk of __________

Answer 5

endopthalmitis

Question 6

Glaucoma agents in cataracts surgery are used temporarily to?

Answer 6

Lower IOP after surgery if it is elevated

Question 7

Topical ciprofloxacin is associated with what on corneal defect?

Answer 7

White PPT

Question 8

The use of anti inflammatory agents in cataracts surgery is to reduce inflammation and the risk of developing ____________

Answer 8

CME (cystoid macular edema)

Question 9

This ophthalmic NSAID is preservative free:

Answer 9

Ketorlac (Acuvail)
The other products have benzalkonium chloride as the preservative

Question 10

Ophthalmic steroids have the risk of?

Answer 10

increasing IOP

Question 11

Dialtors and cycloplegia agents (Cyclopentolate, phenylephrine, tropic amide) are less common and are associated with side effects such as:
1.
2.
3.

Answer 11

1. flushing
2. tachycardia
3. urinary retention

HYPERTENSION

Question 12

Certain diabetic medications may be held the day of surgery due to hypoglycaemic risk, they include:

Answer 12

Insulin and insulin secretagogues

Question 13

________ may be held the day before and day of cataract surgery due to risk of __________

Answer 13

Metformin, Lactic Acidosis

Question 14

The only preservative-free topical antibacterial agent:

Answer 14

Moxifloxacin (Vigamox)