Asked by Lauren Singer on Jul 03, 2024

Macular degeneration

A) Difficulty seeing distant objects
B) A type of refractory error
C) Clouding of the lens of the eye
D) Increased intraocular pressure that can lead to loss of vision
E) Loss of acute central vision

Macular Degeneration

A disease that deteriorates the central portion of the retina, leading to loss of central vision.

Intraocular Pressure

The fluid pressure inside the eye, crucial for maintaining the shape of the eye and proper functioning of the visual system.

Refractory Error

Visual impairments caused by the eye's inability to focus light directly on the retina, resulting in blurred vision.

  • Identify common disorders of the eye and their characteristics.