Question 1
A 58-year-old with type 2 diabetes has scattered microaneurysms, fewer than 20 intraretinal haemorrhages in each quadrant, and no venous beading or IRMA. Using the International Clinical Diabetic Retinopathy scale, this best corresponds to:
Correct Answer:
Mild non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Question 2
According to the ETDRS, clinically significant macular oedema is defined by any of several criteria. Which finding alone meets the definition?
Correct Answer:
Retinal thickening within 500 microns of the foveal centre
Question 3
A 70-year-old presents with sudden painless visual loss. Fundus shows a cherry-red spot at the macula with retinal whitening. The most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer:
Central retinal artery occlusion
Question 4
In neovascular age-related macular degeneration, the principal molecular target of first-line intravitreal therapy is:
Correct Answer:
Vascular endothelial growth factor
Question 5
A 65-year-old presents with a sudden onset of floaters and a curtain over the upper field. Examination shows a bullous inferior retinal detachment with a horseshoe tear at 6 o'clock. The most appropriate definitive treatment is:
Correct Answer:
Retinal detachment repair by vitrectomy or scleral buckle
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