Tobias Chapter 125 – Emergency Ophthalmic Surgery – Answers

1) Pressures must reach what value (mmHg) to tear the colleganeous tissue of the cornea and
sclera?
a) 4000
b) 5000
c) 6000
d) 7000

2) Which is the most common site(s) for globar tears to start in dogs and cats?
a) Along the equator
b) At the posterior pole of the globe
c) At the limbus
d) Near the optic nerve

3) During temporary keratostomy for immediate reduction of intraocular pressure, passive release
of aqueous humor is allowed to achieve what target intraocular pressure?
a) 5-10 mmHg
b) 10-15mmHg
c) 15-20mmHg
d) 20-25mmHg

4) In the traditional approach for lens removal which statement(s) are correct about how are the
incisions made?
a) Partial thickness incision between 11 and 1 oclock position
b) Partial thickness incision between 9:30 and 2:30 oclock position
c) Stay sutures placed at 11 and 1 oclock position
d) Stay sutures placed at 9:30 and 2:30 oclock position
e) Full thickness stab incision at 12 oclock position
f) Full thickness stab incision at 6 oclock position

5) Name the different variations of conjunctival flaps and grafts.

6) How long should a conjunctival graft remain in place before severing the pedicle to allow
incorporation into the cornea?
a) 2-4 weeks
b) 4-6 weeks
c) 6-8 weeks
d) 8-10 weeks

7) What is the advantage of using this suture technique to close eyelid lacerations? At which
location should this suture not be used and why?