YAG Capsulotomy and Glaucoma Procedures (F)

Question 1

Is an acrylic or silicone material better in cataract surgery to prevent PCO?

Answer 1

acrylic

Question 2

Why is a Nd:YAG capsulotomy focused posterior to the posterior capsule?

Answer 2

avoids pitting IOL

Question 3

What is the postop procedure for a capsulotomy?

Answer 3

1. alphagan (1gtt) and before
2. check IOP 30min after
3. pred QUD x1wk
4. RTC 1wk
5. Record # of shots, total energy, toleration

Question 4

When is a argon laser peripheral iridoplasty (ALPI) used?

Answer 4

plateau iris

Question 5

What are the possible causes of iris apposition to the TM?

Answer 5

1. pupillary block
2. plateau iris
3. phacomorphic glaucoma
4. malignant glaucoma

Question 6

While using the Abraham +66D button lens, how much did it cut the spot size by? 1. What did that do to the power density? 2

Answer 6

1. half

2. inc by factor of 4