Question

which of the following are true of glaucoma? select all that apply.

if untreated, it can destroy a persons vision.

surgery is usually recommended.

it involves a thickening of the lens of the eye.

it can be treated with eyedrops.

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Explanation:

• "If untreated, it can destroy a person's vision": Glaucoma is a condition where increased intraocular pressure can damage the optic nerve, and without treatment, it can lead to irreversible vision loss.
• "Surgery is usually recommended": In some cases of glaucoma, especially when medications (like eyedrops) are not sufficient, surgical interventions (like trabeculectomy) are recommended to help reduce intraocular pressure.
• "It can be treated with eyedrops": Many glaucoma cases are initially managed with eyedrops that help reduce intraocular pressure (e.g., prostaglandin analogs, beta - blockers).
• "It involves a thickening of the lens of the eye": Thickening of the eye's lens is characteristic of cataracts, not glaucoma. Glaucoma is related to problems with the drainage of aqueous humor and increased intraocular pressure, not lens thickening.

Answer:

• If untreated, it can destroy a person's vision.
• Surgery is usually recommended.
• It can be treated with eyedrops.