Author: Michael Milad / Editor: Emily Rashleigh / Codes: OptC5, OptP3, OptP4, SLO1, SLO2, SLO7 / Published: 17/12/2025
A 34-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with a red and painful left eye that has worsened over the past two days. He reports photophobia,blurred vision but no discharge. He has no known eye history. On further review of symptoms, he reports back pain, which is worse in the morning.
On examination, you note the affected eye is red predominantly around the cornea, the pupil appears irregular and constricted, and the cornea has a slight haziness.

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What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Which clinical features or findings would support your diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management step in the Emergency Department?
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Straight forward points to remember regarding diagnosis and management.
Execllent topic
Good one