Free LASIK Intraoperative Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first critical step after positioning the patient for LASIK surgery?

Accepted Answer

Align the patient’s eye with the laser

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Apply anesthetic drops

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Place sterile drapes

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Activate the femtosecond laser

Question 2

Which of the following ensures patient comfort and prevents blinking during LASIK?

Accepted Answer

Eyelid speculum

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Topical steroids

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Corneal shield

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Irrigation solution

Question 3

What happens immediately after creating the corneal flap?

Accepted Answer

Excimer laser reshapes the cornea

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Flap is sutured back

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Patient is instructed to blink

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Eye is irrigated with antibiotics

Question 4

What is the purpose of eye tracking during laser ablation?

Accepted Answer

Maintains precision of laser treatment

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Adjusts flap thickness

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Keeps patient alert

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Aligns corneal hydration

Question 5

Which fluid is used to irrigate the eye during intraoperative steps?

Accepted Answer

Balanced Salt Solution (BSS)

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Normal saline

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Sterile water

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Artificial tears

Question 6

What step is taken after laser ablation but before repositioning the flap?

Accepted Answer

Irrigation of stromal bed

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Patient is instructed to blink

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Suction is reapplied

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Flap is dried with gauze

Question 7

Why is the flap carefully repositioned after ablation?

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To restore the corneal surface

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To test flap adhesion

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To maintain intraocular pressure

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To prevent dry eye

Question 8

What is used to verify flap alignment immediately after repositioning?

Accepted Answer

Visual inspection under microscope

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OCT scan

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Tear test

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Ultrasound probe

Question 9

What is the last step in the intraoperative LASIK procedure?

Accepted Answer

Applying antibiotic eye drops

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Re-checking eye alignment

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Reapplying suction ring

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Instructing patient to open both eyes