Question

A 60-year-old woman presents with sudden onset of flashing lights and numerous new floaters in her right eye for the past day. She also describes a 'curtain' coming across her vision from the periphery. Visual acuity is 6/12 in the right eye. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Retinal Detachment

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Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)

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Vitreous Haemorrhage

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Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)

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Optic Neuritis

Practice question

A 60-year-old woman presents with sudden onset of flashing lights and numerous new floaters in her right eye for the past day. She also describes a 'curtain' coming across her vision from the periphery. Visual acuity is 6/12 in the right eye. What is the most likely diagnosis?