The patient scheduled for a phacoemulsification likely is suffering from:
A)cataracts.
B)glaucoma.
C)retinal detachment.
D)scleral buckling.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Two types of surgery used to remove cataracts are extraction of the entire lens and phacoemulsification,which is the use of ultrasonic vibrations to break the lens into pieces;this is followed by aspiration,or sucking out of the pieces.

The Patient Scheduled for a Phacoemulsification Likely Is Suffering From