Question

A 72-year-old woman presents with sudden onset, painless loss of vision in her right eye, starting 1 hour ago. Visual acuity is reduced to hand movements only. Fundoscopy reveals a pale retina with a 'cherry-red spot' at the macula. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)

Answer

Acute angle-closure glaucoma

Answer

Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO)

Answer

Optic neuritis

Answer

Vitreous haemorrhage

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman presents with sudden onset, painless loss of vision in her right eye, starting 1 hour ago. Visual acuity is reduced to hand movements only. Fundoscopy reveals a pale retina with a 'cherry-red spot' at the macula. What is the most likely diagnosis?