Progressive Destruction of an Ocular Structure, Causing a Loss of Central

question 130

Multiple Choice

Progressive destruction of an ocular structure, causing a loss of central vision, is:

• A) a cataract.
• B) glaucoma.
• C) ARMD.
• D) retinitis pigmentosa.

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