Glaucoma

1.    Glaucoma is a disorder caused by improper drainage of the fluids in the eye.  This leads to increases in pressure in the eye.  How might this be harmful?

2.   Generally, what is the age group of people who suffer from chronic simple glaucoma?

3.   Are there any symptoms which chronic simple glaucoma?  If so, what are they?

4.   What type of treatments are used for this disorder?

5.   If untreated, what may be the result of chronic simple glaucoma?

6.   At what age may a person develop acute glaucoma?

7.   What are the symptoms of acute glaucoma?

8.   What are the possible treatments for acute glaucoma?

9.   If the patient does not receive treatment, what may be the result of acute glaucoma?

Cataracts

1.    A cataract is...

2.   If the spots of a cataract spread, what effect may they have on the lens of the eye?

3.   What is the age group of people who usually suffer from cataracts?

4.   Briefly describe one procedure doctors may use to treat cataracts.

Color Blindness

1.    What is color blindness?

2.   Color blindness is caused by a lack of what?

3.   Describe dichromatic vision:

4.   Describe achromatic vision:

5.   Are there any cures for color blindness?  If yes, what are they?

6.   How can color blindness hamper the lives of people who suffer from it?

7.   Briefly, how can you get color blindness?