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What is the result of obstruction to the draining of the aqueous humor?
What is the result of obstruction to the draining of the aqueous humor?
- Presbyopia
- Blindness
- Glaucoma (correct)
- Spherical aberration
What is the function of the aqueous humor in the eye?
What is the function of the aqueous humor in the eye?
- To nourish the retina
- To magnify the image
- To converge the eyes
- To support the wall of the eyeball and maintain its optical shape (correct)
What is the shape of the lens in the eye?
What is the shape of the lens in the eye?
- Cylindrical
- Biconvex (correct)
- Oval
- Globular
What happens to the lens with advancing age?
What happens to the lens with advancing age?
What is the function of the ciliary muscle in the eye?
What is the function of the ciliary muscle in the eye?
What is the function of the cornea?
What is the function of the cornea?
What is the function of the ciliary muscle?
What is the function of the ciliary muscle?
What is the purpose of the macula lutea?
What is the purpose of the macula lutea?
What is the function of the aqueous humor?
What is the function of the aqueous humor?
What is the purpose of the blind spot?
What is the purpose of the blind spot?
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma
Increased intraocular pressure due to blocked aqueous humor drainage.
Aqueous humor function
Aqueous humor function
Supports eyeball shape and maintains its optical properties.
Shape of the lens
Shape of the lens
The lens is curved outward on both sides.
Lens changes with age
Lens changes with age
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Ciliary muscle function
Ciliary muscle function
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Cornea function
Cornea function
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Macula lutea purpose
Macula lutea purpose
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Aqueous humor
Aqueous humor
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Blind spot
Blind spot
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