Comm Eye Health Vol. 29 No. 94 2016 pp 39. Published online 04 October 2016. Picture quiz: Issue 94, October 2016 Related content Q1. A 63-year-old patient presents 3 days after a routine cataract operation with pain and loss of vision in the operated eye; the pain has been increasing over the last 48 hours. The visual acuity in the operated eye is hand movements. What three main clinical signs can you see? © Allen Foster Q2. What is the likely diagnosis? Q3. Which of these statements are true? (Select all that apply) a. Most postoperative endophthalmitis is caused by fungi b. The most common bacteria which are isolated are gram positive cocci c. Pseudomonas should be suspected if gram negative bacilli are seen on microscopy d. Bacteria from the patient’s own skin may be introduced at surgery e. Fluids introduced into the anterior chamber may be a source of infection Q4. What treatment would you give the patient? Q5. Which of the following are useful preventative measures? (Select all that apply) a. Instill 5% povidone iodine into the conjunctival sac before surgery b. Give prophylactic topical antibiotics after surgery c. Treat any blepharitis or nasolacrimal infection before undertaking surgery d. Use a non-touch technique when operating e. Ensure all fluids used in ocular surgery are sterile To view your results, click the submit button. To generate a personalized certificate of your quiz results please enter your name and email address . Email: Name: Loading… Previous CPD in this issue
