A 72-year-old man presents with acute onset of painful red right eye and haloes around lights. Examination reveals a mid-dilated fixed pupil, cloudy c...

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A 72-year-old man presents with acute onset of painful red right eye and haloes around lights. Examination reveals a mid-dilated fixed pupil, cloudy cornea and elevated intraocular pressure. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Acute angle-closure glaucoma

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Conjunctivitis

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Central retinal vein occlusion

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Iritis

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Herpes simplex keratitis

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Acute angle-closure glaucoma

A 72-year-old man presents with acute onset of painful red right eye and haloes around lights. Examination reveals a mid-dilated fixed pupil, cloudy cornea and elevated intraocular pressure. What is the most likely diagnosis?