Cynthia is 91 years old.Doctors have found that Cynthis's optic nerves have been damaged due to 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:

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Glaucoma is a condition where the optic nerve is damaged due to increased fluid pressure in the eye. This matches the symptoms described in the scenario. The fact that the doctor has suggested treatment with eye drops further supports this diagnosis. Cataracts, retinopathy, and macular degeneration are all different conditions that do not match the symptoms described in the scenario.

Cynthia Is 91 Years Old