Asked by mondy metellus on Jul 09, 2024
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Pam is a 78-year-old woman whose eyesight has reduced due to the clouding of the lens of her eyes. In this scenario, which of the following disorders has Pam developed?
A) Glaucoma
B) Cataracts
C) Myopia
D) Nystagmus
Cataracts
A medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, leading to blurred vision and, potentially, blindness.
Lens
The lens is a transparent structure in the eye that, along with the cornea, helps to refract light to be focused on the retina for clear vision.
- Identify common age-related health issues, including vision and hearing problems, and understand their causes and impacts.
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LA
Loody Al-GhamdyJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Pam's symptoms describe cataracts, which is the clouding of the lens in the eye leading to decreased vision.
Learning Objectives
- Identify common age-related health issues, including vision and hearing problems, and understand their causes and impacts.