Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Practice Exam

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What does a chalazion clamp help in a surgical procedure?

Control bleeding
Enlarging punctum
Securing sutures
Incising the chalazion

The correct answer is: Incising the chalazion

A chalazion clamp is a surgical tool used specifically in procedures to remove chalazia, which are small bumps or cysts that form on the eyelids. The clamp helps to secure and hold the chalazion in place, allowing the surgeon to make precise and clean incisions to remove the cyst. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because a chalazion clamp does not assist with controlling bleeding, enlarging a punctum (small opening in the eyelid), or securing sutures. These tasks may be performed with other surgical instruments, but are not the purpose of a chalazion clamp. Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it accurately describes the function of a chalazion clamp in a surgical procedure.