30 Questions
Which of the following is a symptom of cataracts?
Blurred vision
What is a common effect of cataracts on vision?
Seeing halos around lights
What can NOT cause cataracts?
Allergies
Which of the following is a common symptom of cataracts?
Blurry vision
What is a potential effect of cataracts on vision?
Seeing halos around lights
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cataracts?
Improved night vision
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cataracts?
Excessive alcohol use
Which of the following is a risk factor for cataracts that can be controlled or modified?
Exposure to sunlight
Which of the following is a risk factor for cataracts that is related to medical conditions?
High blood pressure
Exposure to ______ is a risk factor for cataracts
sunlight
Previous ______ injury is a risk factor for cataracts
eye
Being ______ is a risk factor for cataracts
obese
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for reducing the risk of cataracts?
Seek medical treatment for eye inflammation
Which of the following is a recommended action to reduce the risk of cataracts?
Avoid eye injuries
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cataracts?
Wearing sunglasses
Which of the following is a common symptom of cataracts?
Blurry vision
What is a potential effect of cataracts on vision?
Clouding of the lens of the eye
Which of the following is a risk factor for cataracts that can be controlled or modified?
Exposure to sunlight
Which of the following is a symptom of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)?
patchy blind spots
Which of the following is a symptom of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
Blurred vision
At what age should individuals start screening for glaucoma?
40-54
Which of the following is a symptom of glaucoma?
Loss of peripheral vision
Which of the following is a symptom of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
Eye redness
Which of the following is a symptom of macular degeneration?
Blurred vision
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
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
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
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
Match the following eye conditions with their related testing tools:
Macular (AMD) = Amster grid Glaucoma = Tonometer Myopia = Snellen chart Strabismus = Cover test
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
Test your knowledge about cataracts and their symptoms. Learn how cataracts affect your vision, including the clouding of the lens and other common symptoms such as sensitivity to light, double vision, and color fading. Find out how cataracts can be prevented and the impact they have on your daily life.
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