In Older Adults,the Leading Cause of New Cases of Vision

question 41

Multiple Choice

In older adults,the leading cause of new cases of vision loss is:

• A) cataracts.
• B) glaucoma.
• C) retinal detachment.
• D) macular degeneration.

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Definitions:

Mafic Minerals

Dark-colored minerals that are rich in magnesium and iron, typically found in basalt and other mafic rocks.

Quartz

A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms, used in making jewelry, electronics, and optical devices.

Potassium Feldspar

A group of aluminum silicate minerals that contain potassium, commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.

Intrusive Area

An intrusive area is a region where igneous rocks have crystallized from magma intruding into the Earth's crust but have not erupted onto the surface.