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What is the meaning of the term 'glaucoma'?
What is the meaning of the term 'glaucoma'?
- Blurry vision
- Redness of the eyes
- Clouded or blue green hue (correct)
- Double vision
What is the average range of normal intraocular pressure (IOP)?
What is the average range of normal intraocular pressure (IOP)?
- 5-10 mmHg
- 25-30 mmHg
- 12-21 mmHg (correct)
- 35-40 mmHg
What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
- Increased intraocular pressure (correct)
- Decreased tear production
- Reduced optic nerve sensitivity
- Increased blood flow to the eye
Where is the aqueous humor produced in the eye?
Where is the aqueous humor produced in the eye?
What happens when the drainage canal in the eye is partially or completely blocked?
What happens when the drainage canal in the eye is partially or completely blocked?
What is the classification of glaucoma based on the absence or presence of pupillary block?
What is the classification of glaucoma based on the absence or presence of pupillary block?
Which type of glaucoma is characterized by increased pressure within the eye due to blocked drainage canal?
Which type of glaucoma is characterized by increased pressure within the eye due to blocked drainage canal?
What is the outcome of progressive optic neuropathy in glaucoma?
What is the outcome of progressive optic neuropathy in glaucoma?
'Ocular hypertension' refers to:
'Ocular hypertension' refers to:
'Trabecular meshwork' is primarily involved in:
'Trabecular meshwork' is primarily involved in:
What is the term used to describe death of retinal ganglion cells in glaucoma?
What is the term used to describe death of retinal ganglion cells in glaucoma?
What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
What is the primary cause of glaucoma?
Which type of glaucoma is usually asymptomatic until the onset of substantial visual field loss?
Which type of glaucoma is usually asymptomatic until the onset of substantial visual field loss?
What is the main risk factor for developing glaucoma in individuals over 65 years of age?
What is the main risk factor for developing glaucoma in individuals over 65 years of age?
What does PACG stand for in clinical manifestation?
What does PACG stand for in clinical manifestation?
In which type of glaucoma is the iris displaced forward due to iris thickening caused by pupil dilation?
In which type of glaucoma is the iris displaced forward due to iris thickening caused by pupil dilation?
What happens when the angle is closed in glaucoma?
What happens when the angle is closed in glaucoma?
What is the main consequence of progressive optic neuropathy in all types of glaucoma?
What is the main consequence of progressive optic neuropathy in all types of glaucoma?
What is the recommended frequency of screening for individuals aged 40-54 years with risk factors for glaucoma?
What is the recommended frequency of screening for individuals aged 40-54 years with risk factors for glaucoma?
Which factor leads to decreased retinal blood flow in glaucoma?
Which factor leads to decreased retinal blood flow in glaucoma?
What are the prodromal symptoms experienced by patients with acute episodes of glaucoma?
What are the prodromal symptoms experienced by patients with acute episodes of glaucoma?
What causes the displacement of the iris forward in glaucoma?
What causes the displacement of the iris forward in glaucoma?
What is the main effect of a closed angle in glaucoma?
What is the main effect of a closed angle in glaucoma?
