Ophthalmology Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 02:44 Page 8 of 51 Attempt #1752 Overall: 0 / 253 questions answered Question 36 / 253 Not answered 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 37 / 253 Not answered 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 38 / 253 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: 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 39 / 253 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: 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 40 / 253 Not answered During preoperative 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 Cancel « ← Previous Page 8 of 51 Next → »