17 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a type of presbyopia?
Hyperopic presbyopia
What is the primary cause of presbyopia?
Aging and loss of lens flexibility
At what age does the onset of presbyopia typically occur?
40 years old and higher
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of presbyopia?
Double vision
What is the most advanced stage of presbyopia called?
Absolute presbyopia
What is the term used for difficulty in seeing and focusing on close-up objects in low light or dim conditions?
Nocturnal presbyopia
Which of the following is NOT listed as a management option for presbyopia?
Laser eye surgery
According to the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE?
Presbyopia can occur before the age of 40 in some cases.
What is another term for premature presbyopia?
Incipient presbyopia
Which type of myopia is due to the increase in refractive index of the lens nucleus?
Index myopia
In which type of myopia does axial lengthening involve the part of the eye posterior to the equator?
Pathological (malignant / degenerative) myopia
Which refractive anomaly involves forward displacement of the lens?
Presbyopia
What is a characteristic symptom of myopia?
Double vision
Which type of presbyopia is defined as the need to add an optical correction to the existing distance refractive correction?
Functional presbyopia
What is a clinical sign commonly observed in patients with myopia?
Apparent convergent squint
Which type of myopia is most common and usually develops in early childhood?
Simple myopia
What is a key feature of pathological (malignant / degenerative) myopia?
Includes typical degenerative changes in posterior eye pole
Test your knowledge on presbyopia, a common refractive error caused by aging which affects individuals aged 40 and older. Learn about the different types of presbyopia such as premature, incipient, and functional presbyopia.
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