This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Ophthalmology
In extra-capsular cataract surgery , which pa of the lens is excised: September 2008 
Select and explain. 
A. Anterior capsule, B. Posterior capsule, C. Nucleus, D. Whole lens
C: Nucleus
Answer: C: Nucleus 
Explanation: Ans. C: Nucleus Extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) is a category of eye surgery in which the nucleus of the lens of the eye is removed andcoical content washed out, while the elastic capsule that covers the lens is left paially intact to allow implantation of an intraocular lens (104 This approach is contrasted with intracapsular cataract extraction (ICCE), an older procedure in which the complete lens is removed with its capsule and left the eye aphakic (without a lens).