Question

A 61-year-old man presents with sudden painless monocular vision loss on waking. Fundoscopy shows pale retina with cherry red spot. Immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Urgent ocular massage and immediate ophthalmology

Answer

Arrange routine ophthalmology referral

Answer

Start high-dose oral steroids

Answer

Start IV acyclovir

Answer

Start aspirin only

Practice question

A 61-year-old man presents with sudden painless monocular vision loss on waking. Fundoscopy shows pale retina with cherry red spot. Immediate management?