Which statement best describes how a cataract affects a child's vision?
a. It increases intraocular pressure.
b. It alters the ability to distinguish between colors.
c. It causes double vision.
d. It prevents a clear image from forming on the retina.
D
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A Coughing, straining, or vomiting can increase intraocular pressure
postoperatively.
B Nystagmus and strabismus are clinical signs of a cataract. Color deficiency is not
a sign.
C A cataract usually does not cause double vision.
D A cataract is an opacity of the lens or loss of transparency of the lens.
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