Question

A 65-year-old man presents with a sudden, painless loss of vision in his right eye, described as a 'curtain falling' over his vision. Fundoscopy reveals a pale retina with a 'cherry red spot' at the macula. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)

Answer

Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO)

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Retinal detachment

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Vitreous haemorrhage

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Optic neuritis

Practice question

A 65-year-old man presents with a sudden, painless loss of vision in his right eye, described as a 'curtain falling' over his vision. Fundoscopy reveals a pale retina with a 'cherry red spot' at the macula. What is the most likely diagnosis?