Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) Practice Exam

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What term refers to the central area of vision breaking down due to advancing age?

Chalazion

Diabetic Retinopathy

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration refers to the breakdown of the macula, the central area of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision. This condition is more common as individuals age, hence the term "age-related macular degeneration". Chalazion is a bump on the eyelid due to a blocked oil gland, diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes affecting blood vessels in the retina, and keratoconus is a condition where the cornea thins and bulges outward. However, in the context of the central area of vision breaking down due to advancing age, macular degeneration is the most relevant term.

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