Question

A 70-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sudden onset, painless loss of vision in his right eye, described as a 'curtain coming down'. Fundoscopy reveals a pale retina and a 'cherry-red spot' at the macula. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Central retinal artery occlusion

Answer

Central retinal vein occlusion

Answer

Retinal detachment

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Vitreous haemorrhage

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Acute angle-closure glaucoma

Practice question

A 70-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sudden onset, painless loss of vision in his right eye, described as a 'curtain coming down'. Fundoscopy reveals a pale retina and a 'cherry-red spot' at the macula. What is the most likely diagnosis?