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You Have Been Diagnosed with Glaucoma

Question 44

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You have been diagnosed with glaucoma. The doctor is worried that the pressure within the anterior cavity will damage the corneal cells, even with treatment. How is this explained?


A) The cornea is the location of the photoreceptor cells.
B) The damaged lens will stick to the cornea, affecting light refraction.
C) The glaucoma will cause the pupils to get smaller, allowing less light through the cornea.
D) The cornea cannot easily get nutrients and oxygen.
E) The cornea will be pushed inward toward the back of the eyeball, causing pressure increases on the retina.

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