Asked by Hannah Nobitz on Jul 02, 2024
A patient comes to the emergency department after a boxing match, and his O.S. is almost swollen shut. He has bruises on his face and neck. He says he is worried because he "can't see well" from his O.S. The physician suspects retinal detachment. What finding would support this suspicion?
A) Loss of central vision
B) Loss of peripheral vision
C) Sudden loss of pupillary constriction and accommodation
D) Shadow or diminished vision in one quadrant or one half of the visual field
Retinal Detachment
A serious condition where the retina at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position, potentially leading to vision loss.
Pupillary Constriction
The process in which the pupils decrease in size, often in response to bright light, to regulate the amount of light entering the eye.
Accommodation
The process by which the eye changes optical power to maintain a clear image or focus on an object as its distance varies.
- Distinguish and elucidate the typical conditions that affect visual perception.
- Detect the clinical manifestations associated with individual eye diseases.
- Assess and recognize the urgency of eye conditions requiring immediate attention.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and elucidate the typical conditions that affect visual perception.
- Detect the clinical manifestations associated with individual eye diseases.
- Assess and recognize the urgency of eye conditions requiring immediate attention.
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