Question

A 33-year-old man presents with unilateral red painful eye, photophobia, and blurred vision. Pupil is small and irregular. Which is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Urgent same-day ophthalmology referral

Answer

Start chloramphenicol drops and review in 48 h

Answer

Oral aciclovir

Answer

Topical steroid in primary care

Answer

Warm compresses and lubricants

Practice question

A 33-year-old man presents with unilateral red painful eye, photophobia, and blurred vision. Pupil is small and irregular. Which is the most appropriate immediate action?