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Which surgical technique for cataract extraction is highlighted in the text?
Which surgical technique for cataract extraction is highlighted in the text?
- Radial keratotomy (RK)
- Intracapsular cataract extraction (ICCE)
- Manual small incision cataract surgery (SICS) (correct)
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
What is the purpose of the superior rectus (bridle) suture in manual SICS?
What is the purpose of the superior rectus (bridle) suture in manual SICS?
- To fix the eye in downward gaze (correct)
- To stabilize the lens during extraction
- To fix the eye in upward gaze
- To prevent post-operative astigmatism
What type of incision is used in manual SICS?
What type of incision is used in manual SICS?
- Radial incision
- Corneal incision
- Sutureless self-sealing valvular sclerocorneal tunnel incision (correct)
- Limbal incision
Which technique is NOT mentioned as a surgical technique for adulthood cataracts?
Which technique is NOT mentioned as a surgical technique for adulthood cataracts?
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What is the alternative name for extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE)?
What is the alternative name for extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE)?
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