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RetinaQuestion 12 of 40

A 58-year-old diabetic patient presents with new floaters and decreased vision. Fundus exam shows dot-blot hemorrhages, venous beading, and IRMA in all four quadrants. What is the most appropriate next step?

A.Observation with follow-up in 6 months
8%
B.Panretinal photocoagulation
68%
C.Intravitreal anti-VEGF only
19%
D.Vitrectomy
5%
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Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma

• IOP typically > 40-50 mmHg with mid-dilated pupil

• IV mannitol + timolol before pilocarpine

• Definitive tx: laser peripheral iridotomy

• Fellow eye prophylactic LPI recommended

Consult
Why do we give timolol before pilocarpine in acute angle closure?

Pilocarpine is ineffective when IOP is very high because the iris sphincter becomes ischemic and can't constrict.

Timolol (and mannitol) lower IOP first, restoring blood flow to the sphincter. Once IOP drops below ~40 mmHg, pilocarpine can work.

What's the target IOP before giving pilocarpine?
Generally below 40 mmHg, though some sources say below 50 mmHg. The key is that the sphincter needs adequate perfusion.
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Community Discussion
@ophtho_resident2h ago

Tips for remembering Wills Eye differential diagnoses?

I keep mixing up the differentials for red eye in the pediatric population...

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@glaucoma_fellow5h ago

Best approach to angle assessment questions?

What mnemonics do people use for gonioscopy grading systems?

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Performance by subspecialty
Glaucoma87%
Retina74%
Cornea82%
Neuro-ophthalmology61%
Pediatrics78%
Overall accuracy76%

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