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Central retinal artery occlusion

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    A 70-year-old man with diabetes presents with sudden, painless loss of vision in one eye. Fundoscopy reveals a pale retina with a "cherry-red spot." What is the most likely diagnosis?

    A) Retinal vein occlusion
    B) Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)
    C) Diabetic retinopathy
    D) Macular degeneration
    E) Optic neuritis

    . Correct Answer: B) Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)
    . Explanation: Sudden painless vision loss + cherry-red spot = CRAO (urgent referral needed).
     

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