Ophthalmology Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 23:37 Page 7 of 51 Attempt #1323 Overall: 0 / 253 questions answered Question 31 / 253 Not answered During an emergency department assessment: A diabetic patient has microaneurysms and retinal hemorrhages on screening. What condition is this? A. Acute angle closure glaucoma B. Diabetic retinopathy C. Cataract only D. Optic neuritis E. Conjunctivitis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: [Ophthalmology] Microaneurysms and retinal hemorrhages are features of diabetic retinopathy. Reference: ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes; AAO Diabetic Retinopathy PPP. Reference: 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 32 / 253 Not answered During an emergency department assessment: A 72-year-old has sudden painless monocular vision loss described as a curtain. Fundoscopy suggests retinal detachment. What is the next step? A. Urgent ophthalmology referral B. Reassure and review in 6 months C. Topical antibiotics only D. Oral antihistamine E. Routine glasses prescription Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: [Ophthalmology] Suspected retinal detachment is an ophthalmic emergency requiring urgent specialist assessment. Reference: American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern. Reference: 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 33 / 253 Not answered A contact lens wearer has painful red eye and corneal opacity. What must be suspected? A. Simple allergic conjunctivitis B. Migraine aura C. Cataract D. Retinal vein occlusion E. Microbial keratitis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: [Ophthalmology] Contact lens use with pain and corneal opacity raises concern for microbial keratitis requiring urgent treatment. Reference: AAO Bacterial Keratitis Preferred Practice Pattern. Reference: 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 34 / 253 Not answered A young adult has painful eye movement and subacute unilateral vision loss. What is likely? A. Cataract B. Blepharitis C. Subconjunctival hemorrhage D. Optic neuritis E. Presbyopia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Ophthalmology] Painful eye movements with subacute vision loss suggest optic neuritis. Reference: AAO Optic Neuritis Guidance; McDonald MS criteria. Reference: 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 35 / 253 Not answered A patient has painful red eye, halos, mid-dilated pupil, and high intraocular pressure. What is the diagnosis? A. Viral conjunctivitis B. Dry eye C. Acute angle-closure glaucoma D. Chalazion E. Retinal detachment Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: [Ophthalmology] Painful red eye with halos, fixed mid-dilated pupil, and high IOP indicates acute angle-closure glaucoma. Reference: AAO Glaucoma Preferred Practice Pattern. Reference: 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 7 of 51 Next → »