Which statement about open-angle glaucoma is TRUE?
a. The gradual rise in intraocular pressure causes rapid loss of vision.
b. It is usually unilateral.
c. The condition is seldom painful.
d. It is the most prevalent form of glaucoma.
D
Open-angle glaucoma is characterized by a gradual rise in intraocular pressure; slow, progressive loss of peripheral vision; a loss of central vision; and eventually blindness. This is the most common type of glaucoma.
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