Question-16

A middle aged woman with red eye,severe photophobia,pupil is reactive to light,what is the
most likely diagnosis?

A.acute glaucoma
B.keratitis
C.iritis
D.conjuncivitis

Acute glaucoma would be correct answer if the patient complains of photophobia, blurred vision, tearing, ptosis, or ocular pain. Glaucoma is a cause ofred eye (with ciliary flush) mid-dilated or irregular in shape (and poorly reactive to light); and severe pain.

Patients with HSV keratitis may complain of the following:

•Pain
•Photophobia
•Blurred vision
•Tearing
•Redness
The correct answer is B