HMC Quiz Questions with complete solutions

For which diagnosis is surgery the only treatment for correcting the vision loss? A. Cataracts B. Stabismus C. Glaucoma D. Myopia CORRECT ANSWERS: Cataracts If a lesion occurs along the optic tract what is the resulting visual field deficit? A. Quandrantanopia (quarter of the visual field is lost for one eye) B. Homonymous hemianopsia C. Monocular anopia D. Binocular anopia CORRECT ANSWERS: Homonymous Hemianopsia What are the four most common eye diseases leading to low-vision impairment? CORRECT ANSWERS: Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy In which condition may an individual not be able to recognize an object? A Visual agnosia B Amblyopia (no visual lesion is present on the eye) C Strabismus (abnormal eye coordination resulting in binocular vision loss) D Cortical blindness (bilateral loss of entire primary visual cortex) CORRECT ANSWERS: Visual Agnosia The symptoms of reduced contrast sensitivity and reduced color vision are present in which of the following? CORRECT ANSWERS: Glauoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy Which diagnosis is characterized by blurry vision throughout entire visual field? A. Macular degeneration B. Glaucoma C. Cataracts D. A and B CORRECT ANSWERS: Cataracts Which eye condition is characterized by a loss of central vision? A. Glaucoma B. Macular degeneration C. All of the above D. Retinal detachment (diabetic retinopathy) CORRECT ANSWERS: Macular Degeneration The best approach for preserving vision in a patient with diabetic retinopathy is: CORRECT ANSWERS: Regular eye exams, monitor hypertension, control blood glucose levels