LOSS OF VISION

Question 1

Retinal artery occlusion DDx:

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Answer 1

1. Retinal vein occlusion.
2. Acute angle-closure glaucoma.
3. Retinal detachment.
4. Temporal arteritis.

Question 2

Retinal artery occlusion workup:

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Answer 2

1. Fluorescein angiogram.
2. Echocardiography.
3. Doppler US—carotid.
4. Intraocular tonometry.
5. ESR.
6. Temporal artery biopsy.
7. CBC.