What features would be noted on funduscopic examination?
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African-Americans and the second leading cause of blindness overall.
A) Increased cup-to-disc ratio
B) AV nicking
C) Cotton wool spots
D) Microaneurysms
A) Increased cup-to-disc ratio
It is important to screen for glaucoma on funduscopic examination. The cup and disc are among the easiest features to find. AV nicking and cotton wool spots are seen in hypertension. Microaneurysms are seen in diabetes.
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