Cataracts

Which of the following is a symptom of cataracts?

Blurred vision (correct)
Color blindness
Dry eyes
Tunnel vision

What is a common effect of cataracts on vision?

Increased sensitivity to sound
Difficulty swallowing
Loss of taste
Seeing halos around lights (correct)

What can NOT cause cataracts?

Genetic factors
Allergies (correct)
Aging
Excessive exposure to sunlight

Which of the following is a common symptom of cataracts?

Blurry vision (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of cataracts on vision?

Seeing halos around lights (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cataracts?

Improved night vision (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cataracts?

Excessive alcohol use (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for cataracts that can be controlled or modified?

Exposure to sunlight (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for cataracts that is related to medical conditions?

High blood pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

Exposure to ______ is a risk factor for cataracts

sunlight Signup and view all the answers

Previous ______ injury is a risk factor for cataracts

eye Signup and view all the answers

Being ______ is a risk factor for cataracts

obese Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for reducing the risk of cataracts?

Seek medical treatment for eye inflammation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended action to reduce the risk of cataracts?

Avoid eye injuries (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cataracts?

Wearing sunglasses (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of cataracts?

Blurry vision (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of cataracts on vision?

Clouding of the lens of the eye (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for cataracts that can be controlled or modified?

Exposure to sunlight (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)?

patchy blind spots (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?

Blurred vision (B) Signup and view all the answers

At what age should individuals start screening for glaucoma?

40-54 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of glaucoma?

Loss of peripheral vision (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?

Eye redness (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of macular degeneration?

Blurred vision (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following eye conditions with their descriptions:

Glaucoma = Damaged optic nerve, often caused by high intraocular pressure; vision loss irreversible Macular Degeneration = Age related loss of central vision due to deterioration of macula POAG = Patchy blind spots in peripheral or central vision; family history; African American 40+ AACG = East Asian and Inuit; headache, pain in eye, N/V, blurred vision, halos around lights, eye redness, needs immediate care Signup and view all the answers

Match the following eye conditions with their characteristic symptoms:

Glaucoma = Loss of peripheral vision, poor night vision Macular Degeneration = Loss of central vision POAG = Patchy blind spots in peripheral or central vision AACG = Headache, pain in eye, N/V, blurred vision, halos around lights, eye redness Signup and view all the answers

Match the following age groups with their recommended eye screening frequency:

40-54 years = Every 1-3 years 55-64 years = Every 1-2 years 65+ years = Every 6-12 months 61+ years = Annual eye exam Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tools or methods with their primary usage in eye health:

Amster grid = Testing for Macular (AMD) Eye patch = Testing each eye individually Snellen chart = Measuring visual acuity Tonometer = Measuring intraocular pressure Signup and view all the answers

Match the following eye conditions with their related testing tools:

Macular (AMD) = Amster grid Glaucoma = Tonometer Myopia = Snellen chart Strabismus = Cover test Signup and view all the answers

Match the following testing procedures with their related eye conditions:

Using Amster grid = Macular (AMD) Undergoing tonometry = Glaucoma Reading a Snellen chart = Visual acuity Performing a cover test = Eye alignment disorders Signup and view all the answers