Which manifestation(s) is/are symptoms of a cataract? (select all that apply.)
a. Nystagmus
b. Troubled by glare
c. Increased myopia
d. Color distortion
e. Night blindness
B, C, D, E
A cataract is opacity of the lens that produces an effect similar to one a person would get when looking through a sheet of falling water. A cataract causes a blurring of vision because the lens, which is normally transparent, becomes cloudy and opaque. Nystagmus is not a symptom of a cataract. All other options are classic symptoms of a person with a developing cataract.
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.