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Ophthalmic Technician

Category - History Taking

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What triage category would a patient complaining of a newly discovered central blind spot fall into?

Emergency
Urgent
Semi-urgent
Routine

Explanation

Answer: B - Urgent
A person complaining of a newly discovered central blind spot should be treated as an urgent case and given an appointment that same day. A central blind spot is usually an indication of macular degeneration, which responds best to early treatment.

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