Eyesight Quiz

1. Which of these habits harms your vision?

A. Sitting too close to a TV B. Reading without enough light C. Reading too long D. None of the above

2. Healthcare providers advise people not to look directly at the sun. What is it about sunlight that damages eyes?

A. Ultraviolet radiation B. Heat C. Microwaves D. Brightness

3. Getting too little of this vitamin can cause problems with night vision. Which one?

A. Vitamin K B. Vitamin E C. Vitamin A D. Vitamin D

4. Safety experts advise wearing safety goggles during which of these activities?

A. Mowing the lawn B. Playing basketball C. Cleaning with chemicals D. All of the above

5. Which of these diseases is a major cause of blindness among older Americans?

A. Glaucoma B. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) C. Diabetic retinopathy D. All of the above

6. Which of the following is true about glaucoma?

A. It is a condition with no symptoms early on B. It damages the optic nerve C. Vision lost from glaucoma can't be restored D. All of the above

7. What causes cataracts?

A. Diabetes B. Aging C. Medicines (such as steroids) D. All of the above

8. AMD is the most common cause of vision impairment in Americans ages 60 and older. How does it affect eyesight?

A. Central-vision loss B. Peripheral-vision loss C. Night-vision loss D. None of the above

9. Research shows people can reduce their risk of AMD and cataracts by eating which of these?

A. Red meat B. Leafy green vegetables C. Dairy products D. All of the above

10. A 7-year study found people with AMD slowed progress of the disease by taking which of these nutritional supplements?

A. Vitamins C and E, lutein, and zinc B. Vitamin C C. Iron D. Glucosamine and vitamin K

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