Question

A 35-year-old man presents with a sudden onset of painless loss of vision in one eye described as a 'curtain coming down.' This suggests retinal detachment. Which immediate action is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Urgent referral to ophthalmology for surgical intervention

Answer

Trial of topical steroids

Answer

Reassure and review in one week

Answer

Prescribe antibiotic eyedrops

Answer

Check ESR for temporal arteritis

Practice question

A 35-year-old man presents with a sudden onset of painless loss of vision in one eye described as a 'curtain coming down.' This suggests retinal detachment. Which immediate action is recommended?