BRS BRS Visual Anatomy & Pathology

Question 1

Which layer of the eye contains the photoreceptor cells (rods and cones)?

Accepted Answer

Retina

Answer

The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that contains rods (for low-light vision) and cones (for color and detail vision).

Question 2

Glaucoma primarily damages which structure of the eye?

Accepted Answer

Optic nerve

Answer

Glaucoma is characterized by increased intraocular pressure that damages the optic nerve, leading to progressive peripheral vision loss.

Question 3

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) primarily affects which area of vision?

Accepted Answer

Central vision

Answer

AMD damages the macula, which is responsible for sharp central vision needed for reading, driving, and recognizing faces.

Question 4

What is the term for the gradual clouding of the eye's natural lens?

Accepted Answer

Cataract

Answer

A cataract is a clouding of the crystalline lens of the eye, causing blurry vision, glare sensitivity, and reduced contrast.

Question 5

Diabetic retinopathy results from damage to which eye structures?

Accepted Answer

Retinal blood vessels

Answer

Diabetic retinopathy occurs when chronically high blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels supplying the retina, causing leakage, swelling, and abnormal vessel growth.

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BRS BRS Visual Anatomy & Pathology