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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - History Taking

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A patient suffering from distorted vision such as “fuzzy” or “minified” objects may be suffering from
  1. retinitispigmentosa.
  2. macular edema.
  3. retinal detachment.
  4. retinal artery occlusion.
Explanation
Answer: B - macular edema.

Patients suffering from macular edema typically report distorted vision such as “fuzzy” or “minified” objects. They may describe contours that are not straight. Macular edema is the swelling or thickening of the area of the retina responsible for central vision.
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