A Person with _____ is Most Likely to Require Eyedrops

Question

A person with _____ is most likely to require eyedrops in order to moisten the cornea.
A) Bell's palsy
B) anosmia
C) a severed optic nerve
D) an impaired gag reflex

Accepted Answer

Bell's palsy is a condition where the facial nerve is affected, leading to drooping of one side of the face, including the eyelid. This can result in dry eyes, requiring the use of eyedrops to moisten the cornea. Anosmia (loss of smell), a severed optic nerve, and an impaired gag reflex do not typically require the use of eyedrops for corneal moisture.