Question

1. which condition mainly causes a loss of peripheral or side vision at first?

cataract
diabetic retinopathy
glaucoma
macular degeneration

Explanation:

• Cataract: Causes blurry vision, not mainly peripheral vision loss at first.
• Diabetic retinopathy: Affects blood vessels in the retina, often central vision issues initially.
• Glaucoma: Due to increased intra - ocular pressure, damages optic nerve, and peripheral vision loss is a common early sign.
• Macular degeneration: Primarily affects central vision.

Answer:

Glaucoma