Do You Know How to Preserve Your Eyesight?

Can you harm your vision by sitting too close to the TV? Why is vitamin A good for your eyes? Who is at risk for cataracts? Find the answers by taking this quiz.

1. Which of these habits harms your vision?

A. Sitting too close to a TVB. Reading without enough lightC. Reading too longD. 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 radiationB. HeatC. MicrowavesD. Brightness

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

A. Vitamin KB. Vitamin EC. Vitamin AD. Vitamin D

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

A. Mowing the lawnB. Playing basketballC. Cleaning with chemicalsD. All of the above

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

A. GlaucomaB. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)C. Diabetic retinopathyD. All of the above

6. Which of the following is true about glaucoma?

A. It is a condition with no symptoms early onB. It damages the optic nerveC. Vision lost from glaucoma can't be restoredD. All of the above

7. What causes cataracts?

A. DiabetesB. AgingC. 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 lossB. Peripheral-vision lossC. Night-vision lossD. None of the above

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

A. Red meatB. Leafy green vegetablesC. Dairy productsD. 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 zincB. Vitamin CC. IronD. Glucosamine and vitamin K

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