Question

A 45-year-old man presents with sudden painless loss of vision in his right eye. Fundoscopy shows a pale retina with a cherry-red spot. According to NICE/RCOphth, which urgent management step should be taken first?

Accepted Answer

Ocular massage and urgent ophthalmology referral

Answer

High-flow oxygen therapy

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IV thrombolysis

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Laser photocoagulation

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Systemic corticosteroids

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with sudden painless loss of vision in his right eye. Fundoscopy shows a pale retina with a cherry-red spot. According to NICE/RCOphth, which urgent management step should be taken first?