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What is the major direct treatment modality for the third leading cause of blindness?
What is the major direct treatment modality for the third leading cause of blindness?
- Photocoagulation (correct)
- Corneal transplant
- Laser iridotomy
- Intravitreal injections
Which of the following is a predictor of stroke according to the text?
Which of the following is a predictor of stroke according to the text?
- Regular eye examinations
- Advanced signs of hypertensive retinopathy (correct)
- Retinal detachment
- Disruption of blood-retinal barrier
What is a common risk factor mentioned for retinal detachment in the text?
What is a common risk factor mentioned for retinal detachment in the text?
- Congenital cataracts
- Family history of retinal detachment (correct)
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Bacterial conjunctivitis
In the context of eye disorders, what does persistently elevated blood pressure cause?
In the context of eye disorders, what does persistently elevated blood pressure cause?
What is the consequence of retinal detachment that is not managed with urgency?
What is the consequence of retinal detachment that is not managed with urgency?
Which underlying condition can help in controlling certain eye disorders according to the text?
Which underlying condition can help in controlling certain eye disorders according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of using Atropine eyedrops in the treatment of cataracts?
What is the primary purpose of using Atropine eyedrops in the treatment of cataracts?
Which factor contributes significantly to the pathogenesis of cataracts?
Which factor contributes significantly to the pathogenesis of cataracts?
What effect can a cataract have on vision?
What effect can a cataract have on vision?
Which statement best describes the diagnosis of cataracts?
Which statement best describes the diagnosis of cataracts?
What is a common risk factor associated with the development of cataracts?
What is a common risk factor associated with the development of cataracts?
How do chemical changes in the lens protein contribute to cataract formation?
How do chemical changes in the lens protein contribute to cataract formation?
Which of the following lifestyle factors is mentioned as a risk factor for cataracts?
Which of the following lifestyle factors is mentioned as a risk factor for cataracts?
What is a common clinical manifestation of cataracts?
What is a common clinical manifestation of cataracts?
Which diagnostic evaluation method is used to measure pressure within the eyes in cataract assessment?
Which diagnostic evaluation method is used to measure pressure within the eyes in cataract assessment?
What part of the eye does the aqueous humor flow through if the channel becomes blocked in cataracts?
What part of the eye does the aqueous humor flow through if the channel becomes blocked in cataracts?
How can cataracts be managed effectively according to the text?
How can cataracts be managed effectively according to the text?
Which of the following is a specific lifestyle recommendation for health promotion related to cataracts?
Which of the following is a specific lifestyle recommendation for health promotion related to cataracts?
What demographic group has an increased incidence of primary open angle glaucoma, a common form of glaucoma?
What demographic group has an increased incidence of primary open angle glaucoma, a common form of glaucoma?
What is the main cause of primary open angle glaucoma?
What is the main cause of primary open angle glaucoma?
What is the area between the iris and cornea called in relation to glaucoma?
What is the area between the iris and cornea called in relation to glaucoma?
What type of eye examination is used to examine the optic nerve in cases of glaucoma?
What type of eye examination is used to examine the optic nerve in cases of glaucoma?
