Ophthalmology Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 10:08 Page 18 of 51 Attempt #2568 Overall: 0 / 253 questions answered Question 86 / 253 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 37-year-old man presents with painful red eye with halos. Relevant risk context includes vascular risk profile. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Central retinal artery occlusion B. Retinal detachment C. Acute angle-closure glaucoma D. Anterior uveitis E. Diabetic retinopathy progression Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: The pattern of painful red eye with halos with risk factors such as vascular risk profile is most consistent with Acute angle-closure glaucoma. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Ophthalmology. Reference: AAO Preferred Practice Patterns Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 87 / 253 Not answered During a primary-care follow-up visit: a 37-year-old woman is evaluated for purulent ocular discharge in the context of vascular risk profile. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Optical coherence tomography B. Fluorescein angiography when indicated C. Urgent intraocular pressure measurement D. Slit-lamp examination E. Visual field testing Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: Urgent intraocular pressure measurement is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Ophthalmology. Reference: AAO Preferred Practice Patterns Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 88 / 253 Not answered During morning rounds: a 54-year-old woman is evaluated for painful red eye with halos in the context of autoimmune disease. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Optical coherence tomography B. Urgent intraocular pressure measurement C. Visual field testing D. Slit-lamp examination E. Dilated fundus examination Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Urgent intraocular pressure measurement is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Ophthalmology. Reference: ADA Eye Care Standards; Ophthalmology topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 89 / 253 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 71-year-old man is evaluated for sudden curtain-like vision loss in the context of contact lens use. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Dilated fundus examination B. Slit-lamp examination C. Fluorescein angiography when indicated D. Optical coherence tomography E. Urgent intraocular pressure measurement Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Slit-lamp examination is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Ophthalmology. Reference: Royal College Ophthalmology Guidance Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 90 / 253 Not answered During ward handover: a 62-year-old man is evaluated for purulent ocular discharge in the context of diabetes. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Dilated fundus examination B. Urgent intraocular pressure measurement C. Visual field testing D. Fluorescein angiography when indicated E. Slit-lamp examination Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: Slit-lamp examination is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Ophthalmology. Reference: AAO Preferred Practice Patterns Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 18 of 51 Next → »