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notis

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Obstruction of tear ducts resulting in a tumor-like swelling is:
 
  A) blepharitis.
  B) blepharoptosis.
  C) chalazion.
  D) dacryoma.

Question 2

A cause of blindness due to increased intraocular pressure is:
 
  A) photophobia.
  B) macular degeneration.
  C) keratitis.
  D) glaucoma.


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morganmarie791

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids.
B) Blepharoptosis is drooping of the eyelid.
C) A chalazion is a cyst in the eyelid's sebaceous gland.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Photophobia is fear of or sensitivity to light.
B) Macular degeneration is destruction of the cells of the macula.
C) Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea.
D) Correct.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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