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In your patient's health history you read that the patient has a cataract in the right
eye. You know that this eye disorder can be best described by which statement
below?
A. This eye disorder is caused by increased intraocular pressure that results in
damage to the optic nerve.
B. This eye disorder occurs in the eye when the macula of the retina become
damaged and impair the central vision.
C. This eye disorder occurs when the lens of the eye loses its transparency.
D. This eye disorder occurs from uncontrolled high blood glucose levels which
lead to retinal damage.- ANSWER: C. This eye disorder occurs when the lens of
the eye loses its transparency.
In your patient's health history you read that the patient has a glaucoma in the right
eye. You know that this eye disorder can be best described by which statement
below?
A. This eye disorder is caused by increased intraocular pressure that results in
damage to the optic nerve.
B. This eye disorder occurs in the eye when the macula of the retina become
damaged and impair the central vision.
C. This eye disorder occurs when the lens of the eye loses its transparency.
D. This eye disorder occurs from uncontrolled high blood glucose levels which
lead to retinal damage.- ANSWER: A. This eye disorder is caused by increased
intraocular pressure that results in damage to the optic nerve.
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In your patient's health history you read that the patient has a macular
degeneration. You know that this eye disorder can be best described by which
statement below?
A. This eye disorder is caused by increased intraocular pressure that results in
damage to the optic nerve.
B. This eye disorder occurs in the eye when the macula of the retina become
damaged and impair the central vision.
C. This eye disorder occurs when the lens of the eye loses its transparency.
D. This eye disorder occurs from uncontrolled high blood glucose levels which
lead to retinal damage.- ANSWER: B. This eye disorder occurs in the eye when
the macula of the retina become damaged and impair the central vision.
In your patient's health history you read that the patient has a diabetic retinopathy.
You know that this eye disorder can be best described by which statement below?
A. This eye disorder is caused by increased intraocular pressure that results in
damage to the optic nerve.
B. This eye disorder occurs in the eye when the macula of the retina become
damaged and impair the central vision.
C. This eye disorder occurs when the lens of the eye loses its transparency.
D. This eye disorder occurs from uncontrolled high blood glucose levels which
lead to retinal damage.- ANSWER: D. This eye disorder occurs from uncontrolled
high blood glucose levels which lead to retinal damage.
What is the most common cause of cataracts?
A. Congenital
B. Aging
C. Trauma
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D. Uncontrolled blood glucose levels- ANSWER: B. Aging
Rationale:
You may say the others can cause cataracts... And you would be correct, but this
question is looking for the most common cause, which is aging. Time is our
Enemy... :o(
What is the most common cause of retinopathy?
A. Congenital
B. Aging
C. Trauma
D. Uncontrolled blood glucose levels- ANSWER: D. Uncontrolled blood
glucose levels
Rationale:
Can also be caused by Hypertension(HTN)
Diabetic Retinopathy -> Diabetes => Treat the Diabetes but usually laser
photocoagulation is required.
Hypertensive Retinopathy -> High BP aka Hypertension => Treat the high BP to
restore vision
What is the most common cause of glaucoma?
A. Congenital
B. Trauma
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C. Aging
D. Uncontrolled blood glucose levels- ANSWER: C. Aging
Rationale:
Remember, Time is our Enemy...
What is the most common cause of macular degeneration?
A. Congenital
B. Uncontrolled blood glucose levels
C. Trauma
D. Aging- ANSWER: D. Aging
Rationale:
Remember, Time is our Enemy...
What is the most common cause of retina detachment?
A. Congenital
B. Aging
C. Trauma
D. Uncontrolled blood glucose levels- ANSWER: B. Aging
Rationale:
While trauma is a major contributor, especially in younger patients, it's not the
most common. Remember Time is our Enemy...
Cataracts causes light to be scattered and preventing it's proper travel to the retina's