Case: Disturbance of central vision

1. 1. What signs among the following can be observed in the fundus image? [Only 2 correct answers]

Soft drusen

Cotton wool spots

Microaneurysms

Pre-retinal haemorrhage

2. 2. What's the primary tentative diagnosis for this patient?

Glaucoma

Hypertensive retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy

Retinal vein occlusion

3. 3. What type of retinal vein occlusion is this?

Branch retinal vein occlusion

Hemiretinal vein occlusion

Central retinal vein occlusion

4. 4. What's the most probable comorbidity for this case?

Diabetes mellitus

Hypertension

HIV

Sarcoidosis

5. 5. What's the primary cause of vision loss in cases of branch retinal vein occlusions?

Macular degeneration

Peripheral ischemia

Macular oedema

6. 6. Which of the following answers is the most appropriate regarding managing this patient?

The patient should be referred to an ophthalmologist

The patient should have a follow-up appointment with an optometrist in six months

The patient doesn't need any follow-up outside routine examinations

The patient should be referred to a general physician

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