Post Test - Keratoconus: Review and Surgical Treatment Update: CXL, Topo-guided PRK, and CAIRS*This post test is NOT required unless your state board requires one for CE credit. Please check with your individual state board. Name * First Name Last Name Email License State and Number Which of the following is most strongly associated with development of keratoconus? History of corneal infection Atopy Longterm contact lens wear High myopia Which of the following is NOT helpful in the early diagnosis of keratoconus? Topography Epithelial mapping Slit lamp Family history What has been shown to slow or stop the progression of keratoconus? Corneal crosslinking INTACS CAIRS Specialty contact lenses All of the above Select the TRUE statement about corneal crosslinking Corneal crosslinking is not covered by most commercial insurances and is outside the standard of care Corneal crosslinking in any form is covered by most commercial insurances and is within the standard of care Corneal crosslinking is covered by most commercial insurances and is within the standard of care if performed using an FDA-approved device, drug, and technique Corneal crosslinking is covered by most commercial insurances and is within the standard of care if performed with thorough informed consent Which of the following patients may be a good candidate for corneal crosslinking? A sixteen-year old with progressive increase in refractive astigmatism over the past year and topography consistent with keratoconus A forty-eight year old with a 15 year history of keratoconus and a stable refraction A fifty-year old a 30 year history of keratoconus, increasing myopia, and decreasing visual quality All of the above Both A and C What is the global period after a corneal crosslinking procedure? Zero days 10 days 30 days 90 days Which of the following provides the highest vision quality in keratoconus? Crosslinking Topography guided PRK Scleral contact lens CAIRS / CTAK Toric intraocular lens Which of the following directly reshapes the cornea based on the topography and refraction? Crosslinking Topography guided PRK Scleral contact lens CAIRS / CTAK Cataract surgery with toric intraocular lens Which of the following indirectly reshapes the cornea via tissue addition? Crosslinking Topography guided PRK Scleral contact lens CAIRS / CTAK Toric intraocular lens Which of the following is least likely to provide improved best corrected acuity for a patient with mild to moderate keratoconus? Crosslinking Topography guided PRK Scleral contact lens CAIRS / CTAK Toric intraocular lens Thank you submitting your responses. They have been recorded. Please email us if you need a copy for your state board.
