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yoooooman

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Which of the following findings should trigger an urgent referral to a cardiologist or neurologist?
 
  A. History of bright flash of light followed by significantly blurred vision
  B. History of transient and painless monocular loss of vision
  C. History of monocular severe eye pain, blurred vision, and ciliary flush
  D. All of the above

Question 2

The most common type of eye disorder is:
 
  A. Refractive errors
  B. Macular conditions
  C. Neurological conditions
  D. Astigmatisms



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Amaurosis fugax is a monocular, transient loss of vision. It stems from transient ischemia of the retina and presents an important warning sign for impending stroke. Depending on the circumstances reported, the patient should be immediately referred to either a cardiovascular or neurological specialist.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The most common forms of visual impairment are refractive errors. In fact, over 150 million Americans are reported to use corrective lenses for refractive errors.





 

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