10 Questions
Lipids accumulate in the inner part of the cornea, which increases the amount of light that passes through it
False
Decreased tear production in older adults can lead to increased tear production and watery eyes
False
Aging causes the pupil to increase in size, allowing more light to reach the retina
False
The lens in the eye gradually decreases in size and density as a person ages
False
Decreased tear production in older adults can lead to increased tear production and watery eyes
False
An eye examination only measures a person's visual status and not their ocular health
False
Aging causes the pupil to increase in size, allowing more light to reach the retina
False
Lipids accumulate in the inner part of the cornea, which increases the amount of light that passes through it
False
An eye examination only measures a person's visual status and not their ocular health
False
With aging, the transparent lens fibers are continually forming new layers without shedding old layers
True
Test your knowledge of gerontological nursing practice with this quiz on eye assessment. Explore the anatomy of the eye and learn about normal age-related changes in ocular health. Sharpen your understanding of eye examinations and detection of abnormalities in the visual system.
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