Take the Glaucoma Quiz

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve. This damage can lead to vision loss and blindness. But with early treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss.

1. In most forms of glaucoma, what damages the optic nerve?

A. Eyestrain from reading in a darkened roomB. Too much pressure on the optic nerveC. Too little pressure on the optic nerveD. Not wearing prescription glasses

2. The most common form of glaucoma is called open-angle glaucoma. What does "open-angle" refer to?

A. The area of the eye where ocular fluid drainsB. The area of the eye that focuses imagesC. The area of the eye that controls peripheral visionD. None of the above

3. If the pressure inside your eye is higher than normal, you:

A. May have glaucomaB. May be at risk for glaucomaC. Need eyeglassesD. A and B

4. If your eye pressure is normal, you:

A. May not have glaucomaB. May have glaucomaC. Don't need eyeglassesD. A or B

5. What are the symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma?

A. PainB. A red eyeC. Blurred visionD. All of the above

6. Which of these groups is at risk of developing open-angle glaucoma?

A. People older than 60B. African AmericansC. People with a family history of glaucomaD. All of the above

7. Which of these is an early symptom of open-angle glaucoma?

A. Blurry visionB. Tearing eyesC. Burning eyesD. No symptoms

8. How is glaucoma detected?

9. How is glaucoma treated?

A. Laser trabeculoplastyB. MedicineC. SurgeryD. All of the above

10. How can you reduce the damage from glaucoma?

A. Visit an eye doctor regularlyB. Take your glaucoma medicinesC. Get family members checked for glaucomaD. All of the above

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