Glaucoma: Symptoms and Effects
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Which factor is associated with an increased risk of glaucoma in African Americans?

  • Prolonged use of local or systemic steroids
  • Sensitivity to light and glare
  • Black ethnicity (correct)
  • Ageing

    • What is the primary cause of damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma?

  • Build-up of aqueous humor (correct)
  • Ageing
  • Sensitivity to light and glare
  • Genetics

    • What is the role of the ciliary epithelium in glaucoma?

  • Loss of peripheral vision
  • Problems with night vision
  • Sensitivity to light and glare
  • Responsible for secretion of aqueous humor (correct)

    • What symptom is characteristic of untreated glaucoma?

    <p>Loss of peripheral vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of ocular hypertension?

    <p>Continually high intraocular pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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