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Q: A crucial step in the phacoemulsification procedure for a 70-year-old man scheduled for cataract surgery is which of the following?

Continuous curvilinear capsulorrhexis. ***Continuous curvilinear capsulorrhexis*** - This step creates a smooth, continuous, and appropriately sized opening in the **anterior lens capsule**, which is crucial for the safe and effective removal of the cataractous lens material. - A well-executed capsulorrhexis ensures the **intraocular lens (IOL)** can be stably implanted within the capsular bag, minimizing complications like IOL decentering. *Scleral buckling* - **Scleral buckling** is a surgical procedure primarily used to repair **retinal detachments**, not for cataract removal. - It involves placing a silicone band on the outer surface of the sclera to indent the eye wall, supporting the retina. *Corneal transplantation* - **Corneal transplantation** (keratoplasty) is performed to replace a diseased or damaged cornea, typically for conditions like **keratoconus** or corneal scarring. - It is not a component of routine cataract surgery. *Trabeculectomy* - **Trabeculectomy** is a surgical procedure to treat **glaucoma** by creating a new drainage pathway for aqueous humor, thereby reducing intraocular pressure. - It is unrelated to the process of cataract extraction.

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A crucial step in the phacoemulsification procedure for a 70-year-old man scheduled for cataract surgery is which of the following?

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Continuous curvilinear capsulorrhexis

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Scleral buckling

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Corneal transplantation

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Trabeculectomy

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