VISION

Question 1

What is the meaning of ARMD?

Answer 1

Age-related macular degeneration

Question 2

is the leading cause of blindness in adults over the age of 65
-it is a degenerative disorder of the macula that affects both central vision (scotoma) and visual acuity

Answer 2

ARMD

Question 3

is mainly affected by this disorder, and peripheral vision remains intact

Answer 3

Central vision

Question 4

what are the antioxidant beta-carotenoid pigments that concentrate in the eye, is associated with a lower risk of ARMD

Answer 4

Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Question 5

-cloud the lens, decrease the amount of light able to reach the retina, and inhibit vision
-are the leading cause of blindness in the world

Answer 5

cataracts

Question 6

it is slow and painless, and may be unilateral or bilateral

Answer 6

Development

Question 7

is associated with optic nerve damage due to an increase in IOP ( intraocular pressure), which can ultimately lead to vision losss.

Answer 7

GLAUCOMA

Question 8

What are the medications for glaucoma

Answer 8

• beta-blockers
• adrenergics
• miotics/cholinesterase inhibitors
• carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
• prostaglandin analogues

Question 9

it is a microvascular disease of the eyes occurring in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Answer 9

Diabetic Retinopathy

Question 10

vision loss with generalized blurring and areas of focal vision loss

Answer 10

gradual