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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - History Taking

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Normally, the general population has a 1% chance of contracting glaucoma; however, if a patient has a family history of glaucoma the risk factor rises to
  1. 20%.
  2. 10%.
  3. 50%.
  4. 5%.
Explanation
Answer: A - 20%.

If a patient has a family history of glaucoma, their risk factor increases from 1% to 20%. Determining whether a patient’s chief complaint could be linked to a hereditary disorder, such as glaucoma, is generally why the ophthalmic assistant is required to collect a family history from patients.
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