Question

A 70-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and hypertension presents with sudden onset painless loss of vision in his right eye, described as 'like a curtain coming down'. Fundoscopy reveals retinal pallor, a 'cherry-red spot' at the macula, and attenuated arterioles. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)

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Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO)

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Retinal detachment

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Vitreous haemorrhage

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Optic neuritis

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and hypertension presents with sudden onset painless loss of vision in his right eye, described as 'like a curtain coming down'. Fundoscopy reveals retinal pallor, a 'cherry-red spot' at the macula, and attenuated arterioles. What is the most likely diagnosis?