MRCP-1137
A 65-year-old complains of fatigue, headache and blurred vision in the left eye. Moreover, she is unable to comb her hair. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Category: Ophthalmology
MRCP-1138
A patient shows reduced central vision upon visual acuity test. He is advised to undergo a fundoscopy, which turns out to be normal. Which drug could be responsible for his symptoms?
MRCP-1139
A 49-year-old woman suddenly experienced complete loss of vision in her right eye. Fundoscopy results show a pale retina, and a cherry red spot on the macular region. She also experienced right sided headaches aggravated by chewing. What caused her vision loss?
MRCP-0721
A 38-year-old chef is brought into the emergency department by her husband. He reports that she has been confused for the last 3 days. She has a long-standing history of severe psoriasis but no other past medical history. Basic observations are all within normal range and a CT head is unremarkable. A fundoscopy exam reveals bilateral papilledema. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
MRCP-0722
A 75-year-old retired firefighter with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension presents due to the sensation of light flashes in his right eye. These symptoms have been present for the past 2 days and seem to occur more at the peripheral part of vision. There is no redness or pain in the affected eye. Corrected visual acuity is measured as 6/9 in both eyes. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
MRCP-0723
Which of the following statements regarding macular degeneration is true?
MRCP-0724
An 87-year-old woman presents with ‘funny spots’ affecting her vision. Over the past week she has noticed a number of flashes and floaters in the visual field of the right eye. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
MRCP-0725
A 69-year-old retired veterinarian with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents as she has started to bump into things since this morning. Over the previous two days, she had noticed some ‘floating spots in her eyes’. Examination reveals she has no vision in her right eye. The red reflex on the right side is difficult to elicit and you are unable to visualise the retina on the right side during fundoscopy. Examination of the left fundus reveals changes consistent with pre-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
MRCP-0719
A 30-year-old lawyer presents with a one-day history of a painful, red left eye. She describes how her eye is continually streaming tears. On examination, she exhibits a degree of photophobia in the affected eye and application of fluorescein demonstrates a dendritic pattern of staining. Visual acuity is 6/6 in both eyes. What is the most appropriate management?
MRCP-0720
A 76-year-old retired store owner presents with severe pain around his right eye and vomiting. On examination, the right eye is red and decreased visual acuity is noted. Which of the following options is the most appropriate initial treatment?