Quiz: What Are The Causes Of Hypermetropia?

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Quiz: What Are The Causes Of Hypermetropia?

Hypermetropia is a serious visual defect characterized by the inability of affected individuals to see near objects clearly. Such individuals can only see distant objects well. Hypermetropia can eventually lead to blindness if symptoms persist. Here, we want to test your knowledge about this condition. Are you in the know?

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1.

Which of these is not one of the characteristics of hypermetropia?
- A.
  
  Accommodative dysfunction
- B.
  
  Binocular dysfunction
- C.
  
  Astigmatism
- D.
  
  Amblyopia
2.

What medical speciality is concerned with this?
- A.
  
  Oncology
- B.
  
  Neurology
- C.
  
  Nephrology
- D.
  
  Ophthalmology
3.

Which of these is a risk factor for the condition?
- A.
  
  Diabetes
- B.
  
  Alcoholism
- C.
  
  Family history
- D.
  
  Smoking
4.

How can this condition be diagnosed?
- A.
  
  Blood tests
- B.
  
  Eye exam
- C.
  
  Neurological exam
- D.
  
  Liver function tests
5.

What part of the eye is affected in this condition?
- A.
  
  Cones
- B.
  
  Cornea
- C.
  
  Eyelid
- D.
  
  Retina
6.

Which of these can not be employed to treat hypermetropia?
- A.
  
  Surgery
- B.
  
  Massage
- C.
  
  Contact lens
- D.
  
  Eye glasses
7.

What percentage of people suffer from this condition in the USA as of 2018?
- A.
  
  7.5 percent
- B.
  
  7.9 percent
- C.
  
  10.8 percent
- D.
  
  9.5 percent
8.

Which of these is not related to the condition?
- A.
  
  Retinitis pigmentosa sine pigmento
- B.
  
  Amblyopia
- C.
  
  Steven-Johnson syndrome
- D.
  
  Retrobulbar optic neuropathy
9.

Which of these is not a sign of hypermetropia?
- A.
  
  Blurry vision
- B.
  
  Eye strain
- C.
  
  Muscle fatigue
- D.
  
  Head ache
10.

Which of these is not a defect of vision?
- A.
  
  Parkinson's
- B.
  
  Astigmatism
- C.
  
  Presbyopia
- D.
  
  Myopia