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Mimi

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An Amsler grid is used to evaluate which of the following conditions?
 
  A. Optic neuritis
  B. Macular degeneration
  C. Amaurosis fugax
  D. Retinal detachment

Question 2

In the following condition, patients often describe a sudden, large flash of light with gradual loss of vision in one eye.
 
  A. Amaurosis fugax
  B. Acute glaucoma
  C. Temporal arteritis
  D. Retinal detachment



aidanmbrowne

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
With macular degeneration, a commonly used test, the Amsler grid, assesses the patient's ability to accurately see a set of grids.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
With retinal detachment, the patient usually provides a history of a contributing condition or trauma, followed by a sudden visual disturbance, such as flashing light, floaters, or scotoma. The visual defect may advance or progress as the retinal detachment enlarges, but central vision will be retained unless the macula is involved.



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