Exam 22: The Eye

The most common cause of cataracts in the United States is:

The most important cause of ulcerative keratitis is:

Gerry is 45 years old and now needs glasses.The most likely cause of his vision problem is known as:

The most important complication of untreated glaucoma is:

Which of the following diseases is the most important cause of cataracts?

Hard exudates,macular stars,and papilledema caused by arterial hypertension are best diagnosed by:

Age-related macular degeneration,a common cause of blindness in elderly persons,is:

The innermost sensory layer of the eye,composed of rods and cones,is called:

A primary malignant tumor of the eye in a 3-month-old child is most likely:

The space behind the lens,which is filled with gelatinous,clear body,is known as:

The most common cause of night blindness is a nutritional deficiency of:

Which of the following is found in all patients with glaucoma?

Allergic conjunctivitis is typically mediated by:

Which part of the eye is usually affected by chemical injury from exogenous caustic substances?

Carla was diagnosed with battered child syndrome after the physician documented that she suffered from:

Which is the most common primary malignant intraocular tumor of adults?

Which of the following disorders has no defined underlying pathologic condition?

An irregular surface of the cornea or the lens that results in an uneven refraction of light is known as:

Known as the "blind spot," this part of the retina cannot receive light signals.It is known as the:

Structural congenital abnormalities of the eyes are common consequences of intrauterine infections with pathogens that cause: