Relationship with Korsakoff syndrome
If not treated Korsakoff's syndrome may develop as well. This is termed Wernicke-Korsakoff
syndrome and is characterised by the addition of antero- and retrograde amnesia and
confabulation in addition to the above symptoms.
,Question 1 of 56
A 65-year-old man with a 16 year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents complaining of poor eye
sight and blurred vision. Visual acuity measured using a Snellen chart is reduced to 6/12 in the right
eye and 6/18 in the left eye. Fundoscopy reveals a number of yellow deposits in the left eye consistent
with drusen formation. Similar changes but to a lesser extent are seen in the right eye. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
Wet age-related macular degeneration
Pre-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Chronic open angle glaucoma
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Dry age-related macular degeneration
,Question 1 of 56
A 65-year-old man with a 16 year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents complaining of poor eye
sight and blurred vision. Visual acuity measured using a Snellen chart is reduced to 6/12 in the right
eye and 6/18 in the left eye. Fundoscopy reveals a number of yellow deposits in the left eye consistent
with drusen formation. Similar changes but to a lesser extent are seen in the right eye. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
Wet age-related macular degeneration
Pre-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Chronic open angle glaucoma
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Dry age-related macular degeneration
Drusen = Dry macular degeneration
Discuss and give feedback
Age related macular degeneration
External links
Webvision
Age related macular degeneration fundoscopy findings
, Question 2 of 56
Which one of the following is associated with the Holmes-Adie pupil?
Decreased ankle reflexes
Pupillary constriction
Ptosis in 10-20% of cases
An increased of developing multiple sclerosis
Neurosyphilis
If not treated Korsakoff's syndrome may develop as well. This is termed Wernicke-Korsakoff
syndrome and is characterised by the addition of antero- and retrograde amnesia and
confabulation in addition to the above symptoms.
,Question 1 of 56
A 65-year-old man with a 16 year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents complaining of poor eye
sight and blurred vision. Visual acuity measured using a Snellen chart is reduced to 6/12 in the right
eye and 6/18 in the left eye. Fundoscopy reveals a number of yellow deposits in the left eye consistent
with drusen formation. Similar changes but to a lesser extent are seen in the right eye. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
Wet age-related macular degeneration
Pre-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Chronic open angle glaucoma
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Dry age-related macular degeneration
,Question 1 of 56
A 65-year-old man with a 16 year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents complaining of poor eye
sight and blurred vision. Visual acuity measured using a Snellen chart is reduced to 6/12 in the right
eye and 6/18 in the left eye. Fundoscopy reveals a number of yellow deposits in the left eye consistent
with drusen formation. Similar changes but to a lesser extent are seen in the right eye. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
Wet age-related macular degeneration
Pre-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Chronic open angle glaucoma
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Dry age-related macular degeneration
Drusen = Dry macular degeneration
Discuss and give feedback
Age related macular degeneration
External links
Webvision
Age related macular degeneration fundoscopy findings
, Question 2 of 56
Which one of the following is associated with the Holmes-Adie pupil?
Decreased ankle reflexes
Pupillary constriction
Ptosis in 10-20% of cases
An increased of developing multiple sclerosis
Neurosyphilis
