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1. Inflammation on the cornea generates prostaglandins; this inflammatory cascade can manifest clinically as: a. Hyperemia b. Miosis c. Impaired vision d. CME e. All of the above 2. Which patients have less likelihood of inflammation? a. Diabetic patients b. Older patients c. Patients with high density level of cataract d. Patients with darker irides e. Younger patients 3. According to Fung et al., any postoperative pain was the single most significant predictor of dissatisfaction with the subject's care. a. True b. False 4. Which of the following is NOT a principal source of corneal surgical stress introduced during cataract surgery? a. The incision b. Endothelium loss c. Epithelial trauma d. Pupillary constriction 5. Which of the following is NOT an optimal way for a topical eye drop to achieve corneal penetration and prolonged contact time with the corneal tissue? a. Increasing the active drug concentration b. Increasing the frequency of instillation c. Increasing lipophilicity d. Increasing solubility Reducing the impact of cataract surgical stress by mitigating inflammation and reducing ultrasound energy CME Questions (Circle the correct answer) To claim credit, please fax the test and fully completed form by March 31, 2015 to 703-547-8842, email to GPearson@ascrs.org, or mail to: EyeWorld, 4000 Legato Road, Suite 700, Fairfax, VA 22033, Attn: October 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/1CNa3f7 or complete the test below and fax, mail, or email.