The buildup of pressure due to an increased amount of aqueous humor is known as
A)cataracts.
B)glaucoma.
C)a sty.
D)astigmatism.

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The buildup of pressure due to an increased amount of aqueous humor is a common symptom of glaucoma. Cataracts refer to clouding of the lens and a sty is a localized infection of the eyelid. Astigmatism refers to an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens leading to distorted vision. However, none of these are directly related to the buildup of pressure in the eye caused by excess aqueous humor.

The Buildup of Pressure Due to an Increased Amount of Aqueous