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Destiiny22 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Your patient describes blurry vision as well as halos and glares in response to bright lights or when driving in the dark. There is no pain. These are symptoms of:

A. Glaucoma
B. Macular degeneration
C. Cataracts
D. Diabetic retinopathy

Question 2

Your patient has been treated for glaucoma for 5 years. Which of the following will provide indication of the level of progression during the funduscopic examination for this patient?

A. Checking the macula
B. Estimating cup-to-disk ratio
C. Verifying a red reflex
D. Extraocular movements

alvinum · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Patients with cataracts generally describe progressive and painless decreased visual acuity. The altered vision includes general blurring, dimming, and haziness of vision as well as the development of halos and glares in response to bright lights or when driving in the dark. The opacities may be visible as gray or whitening areas over the pupil.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In glaucoma, inspection may identify cup/disk ratio change; late afferent effect is possible.