#1
Which of the following conditions is characterized by increased pressure within the eye, leading to optic nerve damage?
Glaucoma
ExplanationIncreased intraocular pressure damages the optic nerve.
#2
What is the medical term for nearsightedness?
Myopia
ExplanationMyopia refers to nearsightedness.
#3
What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as 'pink eye'?
Conjunctivitis
ExplanationConjunctivitis is the medical term for 'pink eye'.
#4
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
Smoking
ExplanationSmoking is a known risk factor for AMD.
#5
Which of the following is a common symptom of retinal detachment?
Flashes of light
ExplanationFlashes of light can be a symptom of retinal detachment.
#6
What is the primary cause of color blindness?
Defects in the cones of the retina
ExplanationColor blindness results from defects in retinal cones.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of dry eye syndrome?
Excessive tearing
ExplanationExcessive tearing is not typically associated with dry eye syndrome.
#8
What is the most common cause of blindness in people over age 60?
Cataracts
ExplanationCataracts are the leading cause of blindness in this age group.
#9
What is the primary treatment for open-angle glaucoma?
Laser therapy
ExplanationLaser therapy is a primary treatment for open-angle glaucoma.
#10
Which part of the eye is affected by diabetic retinopathy?
Retina
ExplanationDiabetic retinopathy affects the retina.
#11
Which of the following is a common treatment for diabetic retinopathy?
Intravitreal injections
ExplanationIntravitreal injections are a common treatment for diabetic retinopathy.
#12
What is the term for the condition in which the eye's lens becomes progressively opaque, leading to blurred vision?
Cataracts
ExplanationCataracts cause progressive lens opacification and blurred vision.
#13
Which eye disorder is characterized by a clouding of the lens, leading to blurry vision?
Cataracts
ExplanationCataracts cause lens clouding and blurry vision.
#14
What is the term for the measurement of the eye's curvature, often used to determine the correct fit for contact lenses?
Keratometry
ExplanationKeratometry measures the eye's curvature for contact lens fitting.
#15
Which of the following eye disorders is associated with increased pressure inside the eye, but unlike glaucoma, the drainage angle remains open?
Pseudoexfoliation glaucoma
ExplanationPseudoexfoliation glaucoma involves high intraocular pressure and an open drainage angle.
#16
What is the term for a condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object?
Strabismus
ExplanationStrabismus refers to misalignment of the eyes.
#17
Which of the following eye disorders is characterized by a loss of central vision, usually in both eyes, and is often associated with aging?
Macular degeneration
ExplanationMacular degeneration involves central vision loss and is age-related.