Step by step: Clinical and practical implementation of laser-assisted cataract surgery
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CME questions (circle the correct answer)
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1. According to Dr. Weinstock, most refractive cataract surgeons believe surgeons can correct up to ____ of regular
corneal astigmatism consistently with the femtosecond laser.
a. 0.5 D
b. 1.0 D
c. 1.5 D
d. 2.0 D
2. According to Dr. Donnenfeld, intrastromal incisions ____________.
a. Are associated with more pain
b. Increase the risk of infection
c. Can be performed manually
d. Offer better astigmatic predictability
3. According to Dr. Solomon, 7 of 10 cataract patients have astigmatism that can be treated with toric intraocular
lenses, arcuate incisions, limbal relaxing incisions, or other techniques, but it is treated in ____ of cases.
a. 5%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 33%
4. Dr. Trattler prepares patients for the potential need for a postoperative procedure to fine-tune their vision if they
have factors that may increase the chance of being off target, such as ________.
a. Previous refractive surgery
b. Various corneal diseases
c. Very long or short axial lengths
d. All of the above
5. So he could afford to provide laser-assisted cataract surgery to his patients, Dr. Dillman explained that he:
a. Purchased a femtosecond laser, taking advantage of financing options
b. Performed LACS at a nearby facility
c. Partnered with a company to develop a mobile LACS program
d. All of the above
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