Quiz


1.	Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects which part of vision?
	A. Central vision
	B. Peripheral vision
	C. Distance vision
	D. None of the above

2.	AMD occurs most often in people older than 60. Which of these is also a risk factor for AMD?
	A. Smoking
	B. Obesity
	C. Family history
	D. All of the above

3.	Glaucoma can cause blindness because of damage to which part of the eye?
	A. Cornea
	B. Vitreous gel
	C. Optic nerve
	D. All of the above

4.	Most forms of glaucoma have no early symptoms.
	True
	False

5.	The risk for glaucoma rises with age, with everyone older than 60 at higher risk. Which of these is another risk factor for glaucoma?
	A. Eye injury in the past
	B. Steroid use
	C. Diabetes
	D. All of the above

6.	By age 80, what percentage of Americans has had a cataract?
	A. 25 percent
	B. 30 percent
	C. 40 percent
	D. 50 percent

7.	When a cataract interferes with everyday activities, it can be effectively treated in what way?
	A. Replacing the clouded natural lens with an artificial one
	B. Taking medication to dissolve the lens
	C. Doing exercises to strengthen the eye
	D. A cataract cannot be treated

8.	As people age, it often becomes more difficult for them to see distant objects.
	True
	False

9.	How often should you have a dilated eye exam after age 65?
	A. Every six months
	B. Every one to two years
	C. Every five years
	D. None of the above