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VRICS CET: C15989 Cataract - part 5

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Michelle Hanratty concludes our series on cataract with a VRICS exercise to test your recall of the series. Module C15989, two general CET points available for optometrists and DOs. Please refer to the four proceeding articles on cataract, references are cited in this week's issue.

To take part in the exercise scroll down to the images and questions below, note your answers 1-12 and then click here to enter your answers.

The deadline for this module has been extended to 7 April 2011.

 

 

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1 What is the most likely cause of this condition?

A Aging
B Diabetes
C Trauma
D Congenital Factors

Photo 1

 

2 What is the classification of this cataract?
A Nuclear
B Posterior subcapsular
C Cortical
D Mixed

Photo 2

 

3 What is the classification of this cataract?
A Nuclear
B Posterior subcapsular
C Cortical
D Mixed

Photo 3


4 Which of the following is not likely to be a symptom of this condition?

A Blurred vision
B Poor contrast sensitivity
C Increased glare
D Watery eyes

Photo 4

 

5  What treatment is likely to be indicated?

A Topical non-steroidal therapy
B Phaco-emulsification and lens implantation
C YAG capsulotomy
D Intravitreal steroidal injection

Photo 5

 

6 What is the most appropriate way to check the visual function of this eye?

A Snellen acuity
B Perception of light
C Projection of light
D Contrast Sensitivity

Photo 6

 

7 In what postoperative period is this condition most likely to occur?

A Within 48 hours
B Within 2-4 weeks
C Within 4-6 weeks
D Within 6-8 weeks

Photo 7


8  What treatment is likely to be indicated?

A Topical non-steroidal therapy
B Vitrectomy
C Intravitreal steroidal injection
D None of the above

Photo 8

 

9 This photo was taken at 4 weeks post cataract surgery. What is the most likely cause of this complication?

A Dry eye
B Corneal sensitivity to drug preservatives
C Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
D Concurrent Amiodarone therapy

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10 This patient has undergone YAG laser capsulotomy. Which of the following symptoms are they likely to suffer as a result of the IOL damage seen here?

A Blurred vision
B Floaters
C Increased glare
D None of the above

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11 This patient has undergone YAG laser capsulotomy. Which of the following symptoms are they likely to suffer?

A Blurred vision
B Floaters
C Increased glare
D None of the above

Photo 11

 

12 Which states the most obvious clinical scenario depicted?
A Vitreous detachment visible, no action required
B Posterior subcapsular thickening present, referral indicated
C Fibrous inflammatory cells in the vitreous, urgent referral indicated
D Anterior chamber flare present, anti-inflammatory medication required

Photo 12