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Post-op Complications of Cataract Surgery- Mnemonics

Early Post-operative Complications- FETISH F- Flat Anterior Chamber E- Bacterial Endophthalmitis T- Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome I-   Iris prolapse S-  Striate keratopathy H- Hyphaema Late Post-operative Complications- ABCDEFG A- After cataract B- Pseudophakic Bullous keratopathy C- Cystoid Macular Edema D- Retinal Detachment E- Epithelial ingrowth/ Endophthalmitis F- Fibrous downgrowth G- Glaucoma-in-aphakia and pseudophakia

Nebula or Leucoma - Which is better for the patient?

Answer: Leucoma Nebula in pupillary region is more harmful for the patient than a small leucoma. As nebula causes irregular astigmatism, it can only be treated with contact lens. A small leucoma cuts only a few rays going inside the eye so clarity of vision is better.

Microlaryngoscopy

Microlaryngoscopy is a procedure in which the larynx is visualized through a microscope. It thus allows a magnified view of the larynx which is not possible on direct or indirect laryngoscopy. History: Kleinsasser in 1960 introduced and popularised the new microlaryngoscope used in conjunction with the microscope. Indications: Diagnostic: To have a microscopic visualization of the larynx in cases of hoarseness of voice which cannot be diagnosed by indirect or direct laryngoscopy . Biopsy of laryngeal lesions. Also, the extent of the growth can be seen by this procedure. For assessment of laryngeal trauma. Therapeutic: Removal of foreign bodies Injection of teflon paste in the vocal cords in cases of vocal cord palsy Laser cordectomy in carcinoma of vocal cord Dilatation of subglottic stenosis Insertion of laryngeal stent Arytenoidectomy in cases of abductor cord palsy Excision of vocal nodules, cysts and haemangiomas Technique: Patient is under general