Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) Practice Exam 2025

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Which condition involves thickening of the connective tissue around the cornea?

Flashes
Retinal detachment
Pinguecula
Diabetic Retinopathy

The correct answer is: Pinguecula

The condition that involves thickening of the connective tissue around the cornea is indeed related to pinguecula. Pinguecula is characterized by a yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva, which is the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. This growth typically occurs due to the accumulation of protein, fat, and calcium, leading to the thickening of the tissue. Pingueculae are often associated with sun exposure, wind, and dust, which can exacerbate the condition. The other options refer to different conditions unrelated to thickening connective tissue around the cornea. Flashes refer to visual phenomena often related to retinal issues, retinal detachment is a serious condition involving the separation of the retina from its underlying tissue, and diabetic retinopathy affects the blood vessels in the retina rather than the cornea or its surrounding connective tissue.