skip to main content

Retinal detachment — ABEM Board MCQ

Instant feedback + full explanation. One question, done properly.

ModerateHead/Neck/ENT/Ophthalmology emergenciesRetinal detachmentABEM Board

A 59-year-old man arrives with new flashes, floaters, and a curtain over the left visual field. Triage acuity is ESI 3; BP 132/78 mm Hg, HR 84/min. Visual acuity is reduced, and bedside ocular ultrasound shows a mobile membrane tethered at the optic disc. Which of the following is the most appropriate disposition?

Educational content. Not a substitute for clinical judgement or local policy.

Reveal the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A — Arrange urgent ophthalmology evaluation the same day

Retinal detachment symptoms require urgent ophthalmologic evaluation to preserve vision.

Reference: AAO retinal detachment guidance