Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. To treat dacryocystitis, antibiotic eye drops are often used to defeat the bacterial
infection.
2. The condition of double vision is called glaucoma.
3. The lens of the eye is normally transparent.
4. Correcting vision disorders is usually attempted by the use of corrective lenses or contact lenses following a vision examination by an optometrist.
5. Nearsightedness is called hyperopia.


1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False

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