#1
What is the medical term for nearsightedness?
Myopia
ExplanationDifficulty seeing distant objects clearly.
#2
Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye?
Pupil
ExplanationRegulates the size of the pupil to adjust the amount of light.
#3
What is the medical term for a blind spot in the field of vision?
Scotoma
ExplanationAn area of decreased or lost vision within the visual field.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of vertigo?
Blurred vision
ExplanationBlurry vision is not typically associated with vertigo.
#5
Which condition is characterized by a sudden, temporary loss of vision in one eye?
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
ExplanationTemporary interruption of blood flow to the eye.
#6
What is the medical term for the loss of the ability to speak?
Aphasia
ExplanationImpairment of language production or comprehension.
#7
Which sensory disorder is characterized by chronic ringing in the ears?
Tinnitus
ExplanationPerception of noise or ringing in the ears.
#8
What is anosmia a loss of?
Smell
ExplanationLoss of the sense of smell.
#9
What is the medical term for a condition characterized by a drooping eyelid?
Ptosis
ExplanationDrooping of the upper eyelid.
#10
Which sensory disorder is characterized by the inability to recognize familiar faces?
Prosopagnosia
ExplanationDifficulty in recognizing familiar faces.
#11
Which of the following is a degenerative eye disease resulting in progressive damage to the optic nerve?
Glaucoma
ExplanationDamage to the optic nerve, often associated with increased eye pressure.
#12
What is the medical term for the abnormal curvature of the cornea resulting in blurred vision?
Keratoconus
ExplanationProgressive thinning and bulging of the cornea.