Cataract Quiz
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Can cataracts be prevented?
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This Cataract Quiz assesses understanding of cataract symptoms, prevention, and treatment effectiveness. It highlights the importance of recognizing cataract signs, debunking myths about living with cataracts, and acknowledges the commonality and efficacy of cataract surgery.
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It’s possible to have cataracts and not realize it.
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A. TrueExplanation
Cataracts are gradual, so you may not notice you have one until you are near blind.Rate this question:
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If lights are brighter but colors are more faded, is it time to see a doctor?
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A. TrueExplanation
Symptoms
-cloudy vision
-faded colors
-sensitive to light
-difficulty seeing at nightRate this question:
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Living with cataracts is no big deal.
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A. FalseExplanation
If you live with cataracts for to long, you will not be able to do tasks that were once easy. Playing cards and driving will become extremely difficult if you dont get it fixed.Rate this question:
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Cataract surgery is uncommon.
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A. FalseExplanation
There are over 3 million cataract surgeries in the United States each year. This makes it once of the most common surgeries.Rate this question:
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Cataract surgery is highly effective.
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A. TrueExplanation
Cataract surgery is highly effective because it involves removing the cloudy lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial lens, which significantly improves vision. This surgical procedure has a high success rate and can restore clear vision in most cases. It is a common and well-established treatment for cataracts, and many people experience improved eyesight and quality of life after undergoing this surgery.Rate this question:
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Cataract surgery is one of the safest surgical procedures.
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A. TrueExplanation
There is a 98% success rate.Rate this question:
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Cataract surgery is a time-consuming ordeal.
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A. FalseExplanation
After your surgery you will receive an eye patch and wait an hour for doctors to give you another look over. Other than that you will have your medicine to take, but you can do that at home.Rate this question:
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Cataract surgery can also correct other vision conditions, like astigmatism.
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A. TrueExplanation
When they give you a new lens its man made. This make your eyesight slightly improve. Which help get rid of astigmatisms.Rate this question:
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Are there lifestyle choices to reduce the chances of getting a cataract?
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A. TrueExplanation
If you have diabetes or may be obese these increase your chances of getting a cataract.Rate this question:
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Mar 21, 2023Quiz Edited by
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Jun 01, 2015Quiz Created by
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