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Glaucoma Causes and Symptoms

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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?

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?

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?

Eye pressure increases, potentially leading to blindness Signup and view all the answers

Which component plays a key role in causing blindness in glaucoma?

Damage to the optic nerve due to increased eye pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the consequence of inadequate drainage of aqueous humor in glaucoma?

Increased eye pressure causing blindness Signup and view all the answers

What would likely happen if there was an overproduction of aqueous humor in the eye?

Increased eye pressure and potential damage to the optic nerve Signup and view all the answers

If left untreated, what is the long-term impact of persistent high eye pressure due to glaucoma?

Increased risk of vision impairment and eventual blindness Signup and view all the answers

What role does the optic nerve play in glaucoma progression?

Transmitting visual information to the brain Signup and view all the answers

How does glaucoma differ from cataracts in terms of impact on vision?

Glaucoma results in vision loss due to optic nerve damage, while cataracts lead to blurred vision from clouding of the lens Signup and view all the answers