Presbyopia Types and Symptoms Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a type of presbyopia?

  • Hyperopic presbyopia (correct)
  • Premature presbyopia
  • Functional presbyopia
  • Incipient presbyopia
  • What is the primary cause of presbyopia?

  • Aging and loss of lens flexibility (correct)
  • Injury to the eye
  • Diabetes
  • Genetic factors
  • At what age does the onset of presbyopia typically occur?

  • 30 years old
  • 40 years old and higher (correct)
  • 60 years old and higher
  • 50 years old and higher
  • Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of presbyopia?

    <p>Double vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most advanced stage of presbyopia called?

    <p>Absolute presbyopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for difficulty in seeing and focusing on close-up objects in low light or dim conditions?

    <p>Nocturnal presbyopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a management option for presbyopia?

    <p>Laser eye surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE?

    <p>Presbyopia can occur before the age of 40 in some cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for premature presbyopia?

    <p>Incipient presbyopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of myopia is due to the increase in refractive index of the lens nucleus?

    <p>Index myopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of myopia does axial lengthening involve the part of the eye posterior to the equator?

    <p>Pathological (malignant / degenerative) myopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which refractive anomaly involves forward displacement of the lens?

    <p>Presbyopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic symptom of myopia?

    <p>Double vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of presbyopia is defined as the need to add an optical correction to the existing distance refractive correction?

    <p>Functional presbyopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a clinical sign commonly observed in patients with myopia?

    <p>Apparent convergent squint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of myopia is most common and usually develops in early childhood?

    <p>Simple myopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of pathological (malignant / degenerative) myopia?

    <p>Includes typical degenerative changes in posterior eye pole</p> Signup and view all the answers

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