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The roots in orthoptics mean:
 
  A) straight and eye.
  B) curved and eye.
  C) lens.
  D) round and dilating.

Question 2

Damage to the retinal blood vessels in premature infants due to excessive oxygen therapy is:
 
  A) scleritis.
  B) trichiasis.
  C) retrolental fibroplasia.
  D) xerophthalmia.



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct. The roots in orthoptics mean straight and eye.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Scleritis is inflammation of the sclera.
B) Trichiasis is eyelashes growing inward.
C) Correct.
D) Xerophthalmia is dry eye.



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