Eyes Behaving Badly: Fighting Immune-mediated Ocular Disease with Integrative Medical Strategies

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Fight Immune-mediated Ocular Disease

Test your knowledge on immune-mediated ocular diseases and learn about integrative strategies to combat these conditions. This quiz covers essential aspects of the ocular surface mucosal immune system, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, treatment strategies, and the importance of nutritional support for eye health.

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7 Questions2 MinutesCreated by HealingVision42

1.What does the ocular surface mucosal immune system do?

A. a. Stops light from entering the eye

B. Works to fight invading organisms while minimizing damage to the cell layers.

C. Has no function

D. Attacks the eye causing damage

2. Immune mediated Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) or Dry Eye Syndrome

A. Is characterized by corneal dryness, inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea, progressive changes in corneal opacity (edema, vascularization, pigmentation, fibrosis), and diminished sight.

B.is the least commonly occurring disease of the preocular tear film

C. Is characterized by cloudiness of the eye

D. Does not cause diminished sight

3. Traditional therapy for KCS is

A. surgery

B. Intramuscular antibiotics

C. Topical corticosteroids

D.includes either topical cyclosporine (0.02% or 0.03%) in coconut oil, used typically twice daily long term

4. The most basic and well-described nutrient for the eye is

A. Vitamin C

B.Vitamin B

Vitamin A

Corticosteroids

Nutraceuticals have promise in supporting the eye(s) cells from glaucoma’s harmful effects on the cells.

True

False

Eyes Behaving Badly: Fighting Immune-mediated Ocular Disease with Integrative Medical Strategies

Fight Immune-mediated Ocular Disease

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