Sudden painless loss of vision Flashcards
1
Q
Which conditions can cause a sudden painless loss of vision?
A
- Vitreous haemorrhage
- Retinal detachment
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Central retinal artery occlusion
2
Q
A key risk factor for developing vitreous haemorrhage is…
A
Diabetes mellitus
3
Q
Vision loss in retinal detachment may be described as…
Which other visual symptom may accompany visual loss in retinal detachment?
A
A “curtain” or “shadow” coming across the field of vision
Flashes/floaters
4
Q
Which signs may be visualised on fundoscopy in a patient with central retinal vein occlusion?
A
- Flame and blot haemorrhages
- Papilloedema
5
Q
Central retinal artery occlusion is associated with which conditions?
A
- Atherosclerosis
- Vasculitis, e.g. GCA
6
Q
Which signs may be visualised on fundoscopy in a patient with central retinal artery occlusion?
A
- Pale retina
- Cherry red spot
7
Q
Describe the management of sudden painless loss of vision
A
Immediate referral to ophthalmology
