Question

A 65-year-old man with hypertension and dyslipidaemia presents with sudden painless loss of vision in his right eye. Fundoscopy shows a pale retina with a cherry-red spot at the macula. According to Australian emergency ophthalmology practice, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Central retinal artery occlusion

Answer

Central retinal vein occlusion

Answer

Retinal detachment

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Acute angle-closure glaucoma

Answer

Diabetic retinopathy

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with hypertension and dyslipidaemia presents with sudden painless loss of vision in his right eye. Fundoscopy shows a pale retina with a cherry-red spot at the macula. According to Australian emergency ophthalmology practice, what is the most likely diagnosis?