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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Which of the following best describes glaucoma?
  1. a group of eye diseases that damage the nerves carrying images from the eye to the brain, resulting in blindness when left untreated
  2. pressure in the eye that's too high
  3. myopia in the left eye
  4. lazy eye in the right eye
2. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for glaucoma?
  1. being African American
  2. being over age 60
  3. having a family member with glaucoma
  4. having hazel-colored eyes
3. If you have one of the risk factors for glaucoma, how often should you get a comprehensive eye exam?
  1. every one to two years
  2. every five years
  3. every three years
  4. every 10 years
4. Which of the following tests is 100 percent effective in determining whether you have glaucoma?
  1. perimetry
  2. tonometry
  3. ophthalmoscopy
  4. none of the above
5. Which of the following is the most common form of glaucoma?
  1. open-angle glaucoma
  2. chronic angle-closure glaucoma
  3. acute angle-closure glaucoma
  4. normal-tension glaucoma

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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