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Cataract
A leading cause of blindness, cataracts cloud vision but can be reversed with surgery
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What is the primary reason cataracts lead to increased risk of falls and depression?
Because cataracts impair vision, making navigation and daily activities more difficult
Because cataracts cause pain that limits mobility
Because cataracts directly affect brain function related to balance and mood
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Cataract
Cataracts silently cause nearly 40% of global blindness, reshaping lives worldwide
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What is the primary reason cataracts lead to increased risk of falls and depression?
Cataracts directly affect brain function leading to depression
Poor vision caused by cataracts reduces independence and spatial awareness
Cataracts cause sudden blindness without warning, leading to accidents
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Macular Degeneration
Central vision loss from macular degeneration reshapes daily life in unexpected ways
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What is the primary difference between dry and wet age-related macular degeneration in terms of progression and cause?
Dry AMD causes rapid vision loss due to bleeding, while wet AMD progresses slowly with tissue thinning.
Both dry and wet AMD cause complete blindness by affecting peripheral vision first.
Dry AMD progresses gradually due to tissue thinning and drusen buildup, while wet AMD progresses rapidly due to abnormal blood vessel leakage.
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Vision Impairment
Temporary vision loss episodes can signal hidden, serious health risks beyond the eyes
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What is a major consequence of untreated vision impairment on daily life?
Improved night vision capabilities
Complete recovery without any intervention
Significant difficulties with tasks like reading and walking
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Slit Lamp Examination
A beam of light reveals hidden layers of the eye, transforming diagnosis forever
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What is the primary advantage of using a slit lamp in eye examinations?
It measures the pressure inside the eye to diagnose glaucoma.
It replaces the need for any other eye examination tools.
It provides a magnified, stereoscopic view of the eye's structures for detailed diagnosis.
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Eye Examination
Routine eye exams uncover hidden diseases before symptoms arise
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Why are regular eye examinations recommended even for individuals without vision complaints?
Because many eye diseases develop without symptoms and early detection can prevent vision loss.
Because eye exams are only needed to update glasses prescriptions.
Because vision problems always cause noticeable symptoms before exams are needed.
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Retinal Degeneration
Silent thief of sight: how retinal degeneration stealthily erodes vision
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What is a primary cause of vision loss in retinal degeneration?
Excessive tear production damaging the cornea
Death or malfunction of photoreceptor cells in the retina
Blockage of the optic nerve by external trauma
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Convergence Insufficiency
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A hidden eye coordination issue can turn reading into a painful challenge for millions
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Convergence insufficiency is often misunderstood as just a minor eye strain issue, but it actually disrupts the fundamental way your eyes work together to focus on close objects. This condition means your eyes struggle to...
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Silent damage to the eye’s retina makes diabetic retinopathy a stealthy threat to vision
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Why is early detection crucial in managing diabetic retinopathy?
Because diabetic retinopathy symptoms are always obvious from the start
Because treatments are most effective before significant vision loss occurs
Because diabetic retinopathy cannot be slowed or prevented once diagnosed
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Zeiss Visante OCT
A light-based eye scanner reshaped how doctors see beneath the eye’s surface
9 Feb 2026
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What was the key advantage of the Zeiss Visante OCT over traditional anterior eye imaging methods?
It provided non-contact, high-resolution cross-sectional images of the anterior eye segment.
It was the first device to image the retina in high resolution.
It replaced all other eye imaging technologies due to its low cost and simplicity.
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Corneal Limbus
The corneal limbus balances blood supply and clarity to protect vision's delicate surface
9 Feb 2026
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What is the primary role of the limbal epithelial stem cells (LESCs) located in the corneal limbus?
To continuously renew and regenerate the corneal epithelium
To supply nutrients directly to the retina
To prevent blood vessels from forming anywhere in the eye
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Visual Field Test
Silent vision loss often revealed first by subtle visual field defects
8 Feb 2026
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Why is the visual field test critical in diagnosing conditions like glaucoma and brain tumors?
Because it detects early dysfunction in peripheral and central vision before symptoms appear.
Because it measures the sharpness of central vision only.
Because it primarily assesses color vision deficiencies.
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Blinding
Sudden blindness can instantly transform a person's entire way of interacting with the world
6 Feb 2026
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What is a common consequence of sudden blinding events beyond loss of vision?
Improved hearing abilities
Immediate recovery without adaptation
Profound changes in personal identity and independence
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