Certified Paraoptometric Practice Test

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Which condition is characterized by fragile blood vessels on the retina that leak or break?

Chalazion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Degeneration
Keratonconus

The correct answer is: Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy is a condition that is caused by diabetes and is characterized by fragile blood vessels on the retina that can leak or break. This is due to the damage that high blood sugar levels cause to the tiny blood vessels in the eye. The other options, Chalazion, Macular Degeneration, and Keratonconus, do not typically cause fragile blood vessels on the retina. Chalazion is a cyst on the eyelid and Keratonconus is a condition that causes the cornea to become thin and cone-shaped. Macular Degeneration affects the macula, the part of the eye that helps with central vision, but does not specifically target blood vessels. Therefore, B is the correct answer.