Which type of cataract is associated with an increased risk of capsular rupture during surgery?

Posted: September 18, 2008

a) posterior polar
b) sutural
c) anterior subcapsular
d) posterior subcapsular

Correct Answer: posterior polar

Posterior polar cataracts are often associated with small defects in the posterior capsule increasing the risk of posterior capsular rent during cataract surgery, especially due to hydrodissection.

The photograph below depicts:
1. A punctum occluded by an intracanalicular collagen plug
2. A punctum occluded by a silicone punctal plug
3. A punctum occluded by punctal cautery
4. A punctum occluded by an extruding Jones tube
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The patient depicted in the photograph below would be best treated with:
1. Acetylcysteine 10% drops
2. Prednisolone drops
3. Sodium cromolyn drops
4. Olopatadine drops
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A 40 y.o. female pictured below comes to the office with swelling of both upper lids, mild shortness of breath and symptoms of dry eyes. One would expect to see as part of her work up:
1. A monocytic B cell infiltrate of her lacrimal glands
2. Pain on palpation of her lacrimal glands.
3. An elevated ACE.
4. A history of breast cancer.
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The following is true of the photograph below:
1. This particular stain stains only devitalized and dead cells and mucus.
2. This eye has been stained with 2% rose Bengal.
3. This stain pools in epithelial erosions and stains exposed basement membrane.
4. This stain may be a more sensitive indicator of early or mild cases of keratoconjuncitivitis sicca.
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After permanent punctal occlusion with cautery:
1. 5-10% rate of recanalization is expected.
2. 10-20% rate of recanalization is expected.
3. 20-30% rate of recanalization is expected.
4. 30-40% rate of recanalization is expected.
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Which type of cataract is associated with an increased risk of capsular rupture during surgery?

Correct Answer: posterior polar

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