A 69-year-old woman presents with acute onset of painless loss of vision in the right eye described as a "curtain" descending over her visual field. F...

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A 69-year-old woman presents with acute onset of painless loss of vision in the right eye described as a "curtain" descending over her visual field. Fundoscopy suggests a retinal detachment. What is the most appropriate management?

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Urgent same-day ophthalmology referral for possible surgical repair

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Reassure and review in 1 week

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Start high-dose oral steroids and arrange routine ophthalmology review

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Start aspirin 100 mg daily for retinal artery occlusion

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Arrange CT brain to exclude stroke and delay eye review

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Retinal detachment - urgency of referral

A 69-year-old woman presents with acute onset of painless loss of vision in the right eye described as a "curtain" descending over her visual field. Fundoscopy suggests a retinal detachment. What is the most appropriate management?