AMD
AMD most commonly affects people over this age
What is age 50?
Glaucoma is caused by increased pressure in this part of the eye
What is intraocular pressure?
Cataracts are cloudy areas that form on this part of the eye
What is the lens?
These are two types of AMD
What are Dry and Wet AMD?
This structure transmits visual information from the eye to the brain
What is the optic nerve?
Cataracts are classified by the part of the lens they affect. Name one type.
What is nuclear, cortical, subcapsular cataract?
This part of the eye is responsible for central vision, color vision, and fine detail
What is the macula?
Name the three main types of glaucoma
What are open-angle, angle-closure, and neovascular glaucoma?
The main cause of cataracts is this
What is aging?
Name one of the lifestyle factors that increases AMD risk
What is smoking, diet, and sun exposure?
This test measures intraocular pressure and helps diagnose glaucoma
What is tonometry?
This is the only effective treatment for severe cataracts
What is cataract surgery?
This form of AMD causes rapid vision loss due to leaking blood vessels beneath the retina
What is Wet AMD?
True or False: Vision loss from glaucoma is reversible if treated early
What is false?
Name two common symptoms of cataracts
What are blurred vision, halos around lights, faded colors, or trouble seeing at night?