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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - History Taking

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If a patient comes in with a chief complaint of light sensitivity, it could be a sign of

mucus or discharge in the eye.
strabismus.
nyctalopia.
myopia.

Explanation

Answer: A - mucus or discharge in the eye.

Mucus or discharge in the eye can lead to light sensitivity because it will unevenly disperse light in the eye. Light sensitivity is also known as photophobia. Mucus or discharge in the eye can be a sign of many different problems such as iritis, conjunctivitis, an eye injury, or other more serious conditions.

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