# Life Sciences Paper 1, November 2024, question 2.3.1

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## Question 2.3.1 (1 mark)

Read the passage below.

EYE DISORDERS IN OLDER ADULTS

Glaucoma is a group of conditions in which pressure builds up inside the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is a leading cause of permanent vision loss in adults over 60 years of age.

Two types of glaucoma are open-angle glaucoma and renal-linked glaucoma. In open-angle glaucoma, fluid drains too slowly from the eye and pressure rises gradually over many years. In renal-linked glaucoma, pressure rises because the kidneys fail to remove excess fluid and salts from the blood, and it is most common in people with chronic kidney disease.

Use the passage to answer this question. Which type of glaucoma is linked to a problem with the kidneys?

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