Question

A 66-year-old presents with sudden, painful red eye, halos around lights, and nausea. Exam shows mid-dilated fixed pupil and cloudy cornea. What is the appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Start acetazolamide and urgent ophthalmology review

Answer

Topical chloramphenicol and discharge

Answer

Topical steroids and routine optician review

Answer

Oral antihistamines

Answer

Reassure and review in 48 hours

Practice question

A 66-year-old presents with sudden, painful red eye, halos around lights, and nausea. Exam shows mid-dilated fixed pupil and cloudy cornea. What is the appropriate immediate management?