Arab Board Ophthalmology Clinical & Oral Practice Questions - Arab Board Ophthalmology Final Clinical And Oral Examination (ABHS) Exam

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A 72-year-old patient with pseudoexfoliation syndrome undergoes phacoemulsification. Upon hydrodissection, the lens nucleus tilts and the anterior chamber suddenly deepens superiorly with phacodonesis. Which intraoperative device is most appropriate to stabilize the capsular bag before attempting nuclear emulsification?

Standard single-piece polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) capsular tension ring Capsular tension segment (CTS) or iris hooks supported by a scleral suture Anterior chamber maintainer at maximum bottle height Direct implantation of a 3-piece foldable IOL into the ciliary sulcus

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Capsular tension segment (CTS) or iris hooks supported by a scleral suture

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