Structured Knowledge Questionnaire on Cataract
1. What is cataract?
a) Infection of the eye
b) Clouding of the lens
c) Eye cancer
d) Redness
2. Which part of the eye is affected in cataract?
a) Cornea
b) Retina
c) Lens
d) Iris
3. Cataract commonly occurs in which age group?
a) Children
b) Teenagers
c) Middle age
d) Old age
4. Which is a symptom of cataract?
a) Eye pain
b) Redness
c) Blurred vision
d) Watering eyes
5. What is the main cause of cataract?
a) Old age
b) Water
c) Dust
d) Smoking
6. Can diabetes increase the risk of cataract?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Sometimes
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d) Don't know
7. Which condition is NOT a cause of cataract?
a) Ageing
b) Injury
c) Vitamin A
d) Genetic factors
8. Cataract can be diagnosed by?
a) Blood test
b) CT scan
c) Eye examination
d) Urine test
9. Which of the following is a treatment for cataract?
a) Eye drops
b) Medicine
c) Surgery
d) Spectacles only
10. Is cataract surgery safe?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Risky
d) Painful
11. Cataract surgery is done on which part of the eye?
a) Retina
b) Lens
c) Cornea
d) Iris
12. Cataract surgery is usually done under:
a) General anesthesia
b) Local anesthesia
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c) No anesthesia
d) Sedation
13. After cataract surgery, what is replaced in the eye?
a) Retina
b) Lens
c) Cornea
d) Eyeball
14. How long does cataract surgery usually take?
a) 1 hour
b) 2 hours
c) 10-20 minutes
d) 3 hours
15. Is cataract preventable?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe
d) Not sure
16. Regular eye check-ups are important after the age of:
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 60
17. Which vitamin helps maintain eye health?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B12
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
18. Prolonged exposure to sunlight may cause cataract due to:
a) Dust
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b) UV rays
c) Heat
d) Light
19. Can cataract occur in both eyes?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Only one eye
d) Rarely
20. Cataract leads to:
a) Permanent blindness
b) Vision loss if untreated
c) Itching
d) Swelling
21. After surgery, patients should:
a) Rub their eyes
b) Avoid bright lights
c) Take bath immediately
d) Touch eyes often
22. Which item should be avoided after surgery?
a) Sunglasses
b) Dust exposure
c) Eye drops
d) Doctor visits
23. Which traditional method is NOT effective for cataract?
a) Eye massage
b) Homeopathy
c) Surgery
d) Ayurveda
24. Eye drops can cure cataract. True or false?
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a) True
b) False
c) Sometimes
d) Don't know
25. A healthy diet for the eyes includes:
a) Oily food
b) Green vegetables
c) Fried food
d) Sweets
26. Can family history affect the risk of cataract?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe
d) Never
27. Smoking is a risk factor for cataract. True or false?
a) True
b) False
c) Not related
d) Don't know
28. Drinking alcohol may increase cataract risk. True or false?
a) True
b) False
c) Don't know
d) Rare
29. What is the average recovery period after cataract surgery?
a) 1 week
b) 4-6 weeks
c) 3 months
d) 1 day
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30. When should a follow-up be done after cataract surgery?
a) 1 year
b) 2 weeks
c) 6 months
d) Never
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