A 70-year-old woman presents with sudden onset loss of vision in her left eye, described as a 'curtain falling' over her vision. She denies pain. Fund...

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A 70-year-old woman presents with sudden onset loss of vision in her left eye, described as a 'curtain falling' over her vision. She denies pain. Fundoscopy reveals a pale, detached retina in the superior quadrants. What is the most appropriate next step?

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Urgent referral to ophthalmology for assessment within 24 hours

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Reassurance and follow-up in 1 week

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Prescribe topical steroids

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Laser photocoagulation in clinic

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Referral for B-scan ultrasonography

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Retinal Detachment

A 70-year-old woman presents with sudden onset loss of vision in her left eye, described as a 'curtain falling' over her vision. She denies pain. Fundoscopy reveals a pale, detached retina in the superior quadrants. What is the most appropriate next step?