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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

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Which layer(s) of the inner retina is(are) mainly affected by glaucoma damage? 

  1. The nerve fiber layer and the ganglion cell layer.
  2. The photoreceptor layer.
  3. The inner and outer nuclear layers.
  4. The retinal pigmented epithelium layer.
Explanation

Answer: A - Glaucoma damage specifically affects the nerve fiber layer and the ganglion cell layer.

The nerve fiber layer sends visual signals from the retina to the brain, and the ganglion cell layer is responsible for receiving and processing visual information. Damage to either of these layers can lead to vision loss or blindness.

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