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In the following abnormalities of the eye which one is a serious condition that leads to blindness

A

Presbyopia

B

Myopia

C

Hypermetropia

D

Glaucoma

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D
In glaucoma, there is over production of vitreous humour which increases the pressure in the eye and this crushes the delicate cells of the retine, causing bilindness.
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