Malfunctions Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the lens when someone gets cataracts
A
Lens become cloudy and needs to be removed
2
Q
What causes glaucoma
A
Pressure builds up in the eye
When he fluid in the humerus doesn’t drain properly
And damages the optic nerve
3
Q
What is AMD related to
A
Muscular deterioration
4
Q
What is retinaopathy a complication of
A
Diabetes
5
Q
What can cause cataracts
A
Smoking and old age
6
Q
What can cause Glycoma
A
High BP and old age
7
Q
What bison does AMD not affect
A
Peripheral
8
Q
What is worse wet or dry AMD
A
Wet but dry is more common
9
Q
How does retinaopathy happen
A
High blood sugar means the blood flow to retina is restricted causing it to stop working and vision to be lost
10
Q
What is damaged in dry AMD
A
The macula
11
Q
What is treatment for retinaopathy
A
Healthy life style
Diet
Excursise
