Eyeworld

SEP 2014

EyeWorld is the official news magazine of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

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1. According to the authors, what is the most common symptom of dry eye after cataract surgery? a. Severe discomfort b. Foreign body sensation c. Visual fluctuation d. Excessive tears 2. Where does the greatest change in refractive index occur? a. Between the air and the tear film b. Between the crystalline lens and vitreous humor c. Between the tear film and cornea d. Between the aqueous humor and crystalline lens 3. In the CLEAR Trial by Donnenfeld et al., which step during cataract surgery decreased corneal sensitivity? a. Capsulorhexis b. Prolonged phaco time c. Limbal relaxing incisions d. Instillation of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops 4. Which of the following tests can be used specifically to identify the presence of inflammation in the tears? a. Osmolarity testing b. Sjögren's syndrome test c. Tear film interferometry d. Schirmer's test 5. Which of the following is not a useful application of Placido disc imaging? a. Abnormal mires can identify ocular surface problems b. Gets the patient engaged with diagnosis and treatment c. Clearly identifies location of dystrophies d. Identifies whether surface problems are due to aqueous deficiency or meibomian gland dysfunction The neglected refractive interface: Impact of the tear film on refractive cataract surgery outcomes CME Questions (Circle the correct answer) To claim credit, please fax the test and fully completed form by February 28, 2015 to 703-547-8842, email to GPearson@ascrs.org, or mail to: EyeWorld, 4000 Legato Road, Suite 700, Fairfax, VA 22033, Attn: September 2014 CME Supplement ASCRS Member ID (optional): First/Last Name/Degree: Practice: Address: City, State, Zip, Country: Phone: Email: Please print email address legibly, as CME certificate will be emailed to the address provided. Copyright 2014 ASCRS Ophthalmic Corporation. All rights reserved. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, editorial board, or the publisher, and in no way imply endorsement by EyeWorld or ASCRS. To claim credit and take this test online, go to bit.ly/1sZoLtb or complete the test below and fax, mail, or email.

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