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Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)}} is a refractive surgery in which {{c2::the surface of the epithelium is scraped (but a flap is not created) …
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Radical keratotomy}} is a refractive surgery type in which {{c2::diamond knife creates cuts in the cornea to reshape it}}
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::LASIK}} is a type of refractive surgery in which {{c2::a flap is made in the epithelium before applying a laser ot the stromal bed}}
Published	08/28/2024	Which layer of the cornea is ablated with LASIK?{{c1::Stroma}}
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Fuch's dystrophy}} is a condition in which {{c2::people are born with fewer endothelial cells than normal }}
Published	08/28/2024	The clinical exam findings of a patient with Fuch's dystrophy include:{{c1::Polymegathism: enlarged endothelial cellsPleomorphism: different shapes of…
Published	08/28/2024	Consequences of contact lens overuse include:{{c1::GPC: giant papillary conjunctivitis Infectious ulcers: such as pseudomonasPanus: neovasculariz…
Published	08/28/2024	Penetrating keratoplasty implies a full thickness corneal transplant, while {{c1::lamellar keratoplasty}} implies partial thickness transplant
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Maxitrol}} drop is made up of {{c2::neomycin, polymyxin, and dexamethasone}}
Published	08/28/2024	A {{c1::recurrent corneal erosion}} occurs after a corneal abrasion, when {{c2::the epithelium doesn't stick down well to the underlying Bowman's laye…
Published	08/28/2024	Treatment of corneal erosion includes:{{c1::Rewetting drops/ointmentsHyperosmotic drop to such water out of cornea (Muro 128)Puncture corneal stroma (…
Published	08/28/2024	The appropriate analgesic for patients with corneal abrasion is {{c1::oral analgesics +/- polyvinyl alcohol drops}}
Published	08/28/2024	In patients with a corneal abrasion who you give a patch, the maximum length that you can patch a patient is {{c1::24hrs}}
Published	08/28/2024	Treatment for Fuch's dystrophy includes:{{c1::Hyperosmotic drops (Muro 128)Corneal transplant }}
Published	08/28/2024	LASIK and PRK are contraindicated if cornea is {{c1::too thin}}
Published	08/28/2024	{{c2::Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD)}} is a common condition in which {{c1::the patient consequently has an increased chance of corneal…
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Lissamine green and rose bengal}} are two stains that can be used during the slit lamp exam that stain irritated/damaged cells
Published	08/28/2024	Situations that merit a cornea transplant include{{c1::Fuch's dystrophyHerpetic infection that causes scarringKeratoconusPerformating ulcersTrauma}}
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Arcus senilis}} is {{c2::a harmless whitening of the peripheral cornea}} that occurs due to {{c3::age}}. It is associated with {{c4::high choles…
Published	08/28/2024	A {{c1::dellen}} is a thin area of the cornea that occurs from localized dehydration
Published	08/28/2024	Treatment of a dellen is {{c1::aggressive lubrication}}
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Band keratopathy}} is {{c2::calcium that forms on the surface of the cornea in sick eyes}}
Published	08/28/2024	Patient comes in with this image after cornea transplant. Diagnosis?{{c1::Khodahdoust line: endothelial line that indicates rejection}}
Published	08/28/2024	Dry eye disease can be exacerbated by {{c1::AgeThyroidopathyAutoimmune diseases (can induce Sjogren's syndrome)}}
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