Question

A 72-year-old man with long-standing hypertension and a history of smoking presents with sudden onset painless loss of vision in his right eye. Fundoscopy reveals a pale retina with a cherry-red spot. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Central retinal artery occlusion

Answer

Central retinal vein occlusion

Answer

Retinal detachment

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Age-related macular degeneration

Answer

Optic neuritis

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with long-standing hypertension and a history of smoking presents with sudden onset painless loss of vision in his right eye. Fundoscopy reveals a pale retina with a cherry-red spot. What is the most likely diagnosis?