Cynthia is 91 years old. Doctors have found that Cynthia's optic nerves have been damaged because of the accumulation of fluid in the eye. Cynthia is worried that she will lose her vision, but the doctor has told her that her condition can be treated with eye drops. The disease that has marred Cynthia's vision is _____.

Cynthia is 91 years old. Her optic nerves have got damaged due to buildup of fluid in the eye. The doctor has told her that her condition can be treated with eye drops. The disease that has impaired Cynthia's vision is:

a) glaucoma.

b) cataracts.

c) retinopathy.

d) macular degeneration.

Answer:

Option a) Glaucoma

Explanation:

Glaucoma is a type of eye disease. This disease affects the optic nerves of the eyes.

In glaucoma there is an increase in the presence of eye fluids in the front of the eyes which causes a lot of pressure in the eyes. This pressure weighs on the optic nerves of the eyes thereby damaging it.

When glaucoma is not detected or treated on time, it tends to progress and this leads to blindness.

If glaucoma is detected and treated on time, blindness can be prevented.

Common symptoms of glaucoma includes, headache, nausea, vomiting, pain in the eyes, blurry vision.

If glaucoma is detected on time, it can be treated with eye drops.