Question

A 60-year-old woman presents with unilateral red, painful eye, haloes around lights, and headache. Vision blurred. Likely diagnosis and action?

Accepted Answer

Acute angle-closure glaucoma; urgent same-day ophthalmology

Answer

Bacterial conjunctivitis; chloramphenicol

Answer

Anterior uveitis; routine referral

Answer

Subconjunctival haemorrhage; reassure

Answer

Episcleritis; topical steroids in primary care

Practice question

A 60-year-old woman presents with unilateral red, painful eye, haloes around lights, and headache. Vision blurred. Likely diagnosis and action?