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What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
- Accumulation of tears in the eye
- Excessive production of eye fluids
- Increased blood flow to the eye
- Improper drainage of aqueous humor (correct)
Why does glaucoma lead to blindness?
Why does glaucoma lead to blindness?
- It affects the optic nerve due to increased eye pressure (correct)
- It results in excessive blood flow to the eye
- It causes the eye to produce too much fluid
- It leads to cataracts formation
How does glaucoma affect eye pressure?
How does glaucoma affect eye pressure?
- It has no impact on eye pressure levels
- It increases eye pressure due to improper drainage (correct)
- It causes accumulation of aqueous humor, reducing pressure
- It decreases eye pressure by promoting tear drainage
What happens when the aqueous humor doesn't drain properly in glaucoma?
What happens when the aqueous humor doesn't drain properly in glaucoma?
Which component plays a key role in causing blindness in glaucoma?
Which component plays a key role in causing blindness in glaucoma?
Which of the following best describes the consequence of inadequate drainage of aqueous humor in glaucoma?
Which of the following best describes the consequence of inadequate drainage of aqueous humor in glaucoma?
What would likely happen if there was an overproduction of aqueous humor in the eye?
What would likely happen if there was an overproduction of aqueous humor in the eye?
If left untreated, what is the long-term impact of persistent high eye pressure due to glaucoma?
If left untreated, what is the long-term impact of persistent high eye pressure due to glaucoma?
What role does the optic nerve play in glaucoma progression?
What role does the optic nerve play in glaucoma progression?
How does glaucoma differ from cataracts in terms of impact on vision?
How does glaucoma differ from cataracts in terms of impact on vision?
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