| Diabetic Retinopathy |
| #1 |
Diabetic Retinopathy does not cause blindness. |
False. In certain occasions, Diabetic Retinopathy may cause blindness. |
| #2 |
Diabetic Retinopathy is caused by changes in the blood vessels in the eye such as swelling blood vessels in the retina and abnormal new blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina. |
True. Diabetic Retinopathy is usually caused by changes in blood vessels in the eye. |
| #3 |
Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy include blurry vision, trouble telling colors apart, or trouble seeing the center of your focus. |
True. These are all symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy. |
| #4 |
Diabetic eye disease usually has early warning signs. |
False. Often there are none in the early stages of the disease. Vision may not change until the disease becomes severe. It is still highly recommended that you should see your eye doctor, which we highly encourage you to visit as regularly as possible! |
| #5 |
 This is what a person with Diabetic Retinopathy see. |
False. The image depicts someone with Retinitis Pigmentosa. |
| Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) |
| #1 |
A blurred spot in the middle of your vision is one symptom of AMD. |
True. Other symptoms include blurred vision, needing extra light for seeing, and difficulty recognizing a face. |
| #2 |
People who smoke are more likely to develop AMD than an nonsmokers. |
True. Family history, gender, and race also plays a factor in AMD. |
| #3 |
Eating a plenty of green leafy vegetables can prevent AMD. |
True. Researchers say that one way to help prevent macular degeneration is to eat a low-fat, healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, particularly green leafy vegetables such as spinach. |
| #4 |
 This is what a person with AMD see. |
True. AMD can cause a loss of central vision. Most people with AMD retain good peripheral vision. |
| #5 |
People under 18 years of age have no risk for developing AMD. |
True. The risk increases with age, but AMD can occur during middle age also. |
| Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) |
| #1 |
Decreased vision at night, loss of (peripheral) vision, and central vision in advanced cases are symptoms of RP. |
True. Two tests are essential in the diagnosis, visual field testing and electro-physiological testing. |
| #2 |
Genetics play a complex and important role in RP. |
True. A family history is present in about 70% of cases. |
| #3 |
RP affects about 100 in 4000-5000 individuals worldwide. |
False. RP affects about 1 in 4000-5000 individuals worldwide. |
| #4 |
RP vision loss often starts in the peripheral visual field and closes in toward the central visual field. |
True. Visual acuity, or the ability to see fine details in central vision is often retained for years after onset, and only 5% of those with RP loose light perception. |
| #5 |
Gene therapy has cured Retinitis Pigmentosa in dogs. |
True. Citations: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120123152508.htm |
| Cataracts |
| #1 |
Cataracts is an 'all or nothing' eye disorder. Sufferers either have light cloudiness or total blindness. |
False. There are varying degrees from little to complete cloudiness which blocks the passage of light. |
| #2 |
Cataracts have varying degrees of severity depending on how the passage of light to the eye is blocked. |
True. Typically there is breakdown of lens proteins that causes issues. |
| #3 |
Cataracts is determined by 80% genetically predispositions. |
False. Although genetics may play a part, Cataracts develop for a variety of reasons such as long-term exposure to UV light, radiation, diabetes, hypertension, old age, or trauma. |
| #4 |
 This is what a person with Cataracts see. |
True. Cataracts have varying degrees from little to complete cloudiness. |
| #5 |
There are more cases of cataracts worldwide than there are of glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy combined. |
True. cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40+. |
| Central Vein Occlusion (CRVO) |
| #1 |
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) is the second most common retinal vascular disorder. |
True. |
| #2 |
Nonischemic is the severe form of CRVO. |
False. Nonischemic is the mild form of CRVO. Nonischemic is usually the cause of a partial blockage. Ischemic is the severe form of CRVO and permanent vision loss is very common. |
| #3 |
Functioning vision requires blood to enter the retina and drain blood out of the retina through the central retinal vein. When the central vein is blocked – it causes what is known as CRVO. |
True. The blood swells and builds up in the nerve tissues at the back of the eye therefore blocking the eye from oxygen and healthy blood flow. |
| #4 |
CRVO risk factors include a history of high sugary food intake, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Cataracts |
False. CRVO risk factors include a history of glaucoma, hypertension, smoking, high cholesterol, blood clotting, blood vessel inflammation, and prior instances of stroke or coronary artery disease. |
| #5 |
Later stage symptoms of CRVO are decrease vision, eye discomfort, and redness. |
True. These are later symptoms of Central Retinal Vein Occlusion. |
