The following statements are about phacoemulsification and ECCE.

Which statement(s) is/are

true?
A. ECCE has smaller wound size [F]
B. Phacoemulsification can be performed under topical anaesthesia [T]
C. ECCE is conjunctival sparing [F]
D. ECCE is better performed on patient with glaucoma [F]
E. Phacoemulsification has higher complication rate during learning curve. [T]
Temporal corneal incision during phacoemulsification has the following advantages:
A. Easier access to the eye [T]
B. Reduced incidence of endophthalmitis [F]
C. Less surgically induced astigmatism [T]
D. Increased surgical view [F]
E. Decreased incidence of epithelial downgrowth [F]
Phacomulsification is done in
A. Immature cataract [T]
B. Mature cataract [T]
C. Hyper-mature cataract [T]
D. Hype-mature morgagnian cataract [T]
E. Dislocated cataract [F]
Second-sight of old age is/are due to:
A. Cortical cataract [F]
B. Nuclear cataract [T]
C. Posterior subcapsular cataract [F]
D. Anterior subcapsular cataract [F]
E. Coronary cataract [F]
A patient presents with red eye, decreased visual acuity, raised intraocular pressure & shallow
anterior chamber. The likely diagnosis is/are
A. Cataract [F]
B. Open angle glaucoma [F]
C. Retinal detachment [F]
D. Hyphema [F]
E. Acute angle closure glaucoma [T]
Foreign body sensation can be felt by the following:
A. Allergic conjunctivitis [T]
B. Viral conjunctivitis [T]
C. Cataract [F]
D. Contact lens wear [T]
E. Trichiasis [T]
Normal vision 6/6 is/are depends on:
A. Integrity of retina, optic nerve, and visual pathway [T]
B. Eyes alignment [T]
C. Clear sclera [F]
D. Clear cornea [T]
E. Clear lens [T]
Which of the following is/are sign of diabetic retinopathy :
A. Cottonwool spots [T]
B. Hard exudates [T]
C. Dot and blot haemorrhages [T]
D. Papilloedema [F]
E. Macular star [F]
Which optic nerve finding is the most concerning for glaucomatous damage?
A. Large disc size [F]
B. Horizontal cupping [F]
C. Vertical cupping [T]
D. Disc tilt [F]
E. Blurred disc margin [F]
Which of the following is the biggest risk factor for primary open angle glaucoma?
A. Asian ethnicity [F]
B. Smaller diurnal IOP changes [F]
C. Thin corneas [T]
D. Large optic disc [F]
E. Blood pressure [F]

Aqueous fluid is produced in which chamber(s)?
A. Anterior chamber [F]
B. Posterior chamber [T]
C. Vitreous chamber [F]
D. Superior chamber [F]
E. Inferior chamber [F]
What kind of cataract usually found in steroid-induced cataract?
A. Nuclear sclerotic [F]
B. Posterior polar [F]
C. Posterior subcapsular [T]
D. Cortical [F]
E. Anterior subcapsular [F]
Hypoxic damage in diabetic mellitus is suggested by:
A. Nerve fibre layers haemorrhage [T]
B. Iris neovascularization [T]
C. Anterior uveitis [F]
D. Vascular loop [T]
E. Decreased hard exudate [F]