Ophthalmology Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 01:39 Page 9 of 51 Attempt #1554 Overall: 0 / 253 questions answered Question 41 / 253 Not answered During preoperative 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 42 / 253 Not answered In a ward handover scenario: 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 43 / 253 Not answered In a ward handover scenario: 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 44 / 253 Not answered In a ward handover scenario: 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 Question 45 / 253 Not answered In a ward handover scenario: 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 Cancel « ← Previous Page 9 of 51 Next → »