Questions and Answers
What is ophthalmic surgery a combination of?
What is commonly used in ophthalmic surgery?
What is unique about the instruments used in ophthalmic surgery?
What is a characteristic of most operative procedures in ophthalmic surgery?
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What branch of medicine is ophthalmic surgery closely related to?
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What is one of the tasks CSTs assist the surgeon with during an ophthalmic procedure?
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What does the CST use to view the operating field?
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What is another task that CSTs are required to perform during an ophthalmic procedure?
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What might the CST be required to stabilize during an ophthalmic procedure?
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What is the purpose of irrigating the eye during an ophthalmic procedure?
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Study Notes
CSTs in Surgical Assistance
- CSTs (Certified Surgical Technologists) are required to assist the surgeon during the procedure.
- CSTs view the surgical field through assistant binocular lenses.
- CSTs perform various tasks, including:
- Irrigating the eye.
- Cutting microsurgical-size sutures.
- Holding or stabilizing lenses or tissues.
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Test your knowledge of ophthalmic surgery, a specialized field that combines ophthalmology and microsurgery. Learn about the use of complex microscopes and microinstrumentation in operative procedures.
