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What is the approximate prevalence of myopia between the ages of 20 to 40 years?
What is the approximate prevalence of myopia between the ages of 20 to 40 years?
- 40%
- 30% (correct)
- 20%
- 10%
What is the reason for the slight decrease in myopia prevalence after 40 years of age?
What is the reason for the slight decrease in myopia prevalence after 40 years of age?
- Tendency of some low myopes to 'loose' the myopia (correct)
- Nuclear sclerosis
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Prolonged close work
What is the percentage of myopia prevalence beyond 75 years of age according to Hirsch's study?
What is the percentage of myopia prevalence beyond 75 years of age according to Hirsch's study?
- 6.7%
- 10.3%
- 12.3%
- 15.3% (correct)
What is the age range where myopia in children increases drastically?
What is the age range where myopia in children increases drastically?
What is the typical age range where myopia worsens?
What is the typical age range where myopia worsens?
What is the predicted level of myopia by 2050?
What is the predicted level of myopia by 2050?
What is the characteristic of myopia progression in adult years?
What is the characteristic of myopia progression in adult years?
What is the main factor responsible for young myopia progression?
What is the main factor responsible for young myopia progression?
What happens to highly myopic children during teenage years?
What happens to highly myopic children during teenage years?
What is the nature of myopia etiology?
What is the nature of myopia etiology?
What happens to small or moderate myopes during presbyopic years?
What happens to small or moderate myopes during presbyopic years?
What is the risk of developing amblyopia in an asymmetrical myopia case?
What is the risk of developing amblyopia in an asymmetrical myopia case?
What did Donders propose as the cause of myopia in 1864?
What did Donders propose as the cause of myopia in 1864?
What is the role of the macula in maintaining emmetropia?
What is the role of the macula in maintaining emmetropia?
What happens to the flow of aqueous humor when accommodating an object at 20cm?
What happens to the flow of aqueous humor when accommodating an object at 20cm?
What is the result of inadequate tonus of the ciliary-choroid envelope?
What is the result of inadequate tonus of the ciliary-choroid envelope?
What is the effect of high body temperature on the sclera?
What is the effect of high body temperature on the sclera?
What is the function of the Edinger-Westphal nucleus (EWN) in maintaining emmetropia?
What is the function of the Edinger-Westphal nucleus (EWN) in maintaining emmetropia?
What is a common issue faced by uncorrected hyperopic children?
What is a common issue faced by uncorrected hyperopic children?
Why are traditional school and pediatrician's screenings often ineffective in detecting hyperopia?
Why are traditional school and pediatrician's screenings often ineffective in detecting hyperopia?
What is the purpose of introducing a trial lens of +1.00D during a vision screening?
What is the purpose of introducing a trial lens of +1.00D during a vision screening?
According to the InfantSEE program, what is recommended for children before preschool?
According to the InfantSEE program, what is recommended for children before preschool?
What is the risk if hyperopia of +3.50 or more is not corrected?
What is the risk if hyperopia of +3.50 or more is not corrected?
What is the main concern for eyecare professionals when it comes to prescribing corrections for hyperopia?
What is the main concern for eyecare professionals when it comes to prescribing corrections for hyperopia?
What is a risk factor for myopia?
What is a risk factor for myopia?
What is a characteristic of pathologic myopic eyes?
What is a characteristic of pathologic myopic eyes?
What is a type of anomalous myopia?
What is a type of anomalous myopia?
What is a complication of high myopia?
What is a complication of high myopia?
What is the term for hyperopia that can be compensated with accommodation?
What is the term for hyperopia that can be compensated with accommodation?
In which age range is hyperopia prevalence around 6%?
In which age range is hyperopia prevalence around 6%?