A 45 years old presents with red-eye for 2 days. He has no pain, itchiness or blurring of vision. He has cough for 5 days and is taking over the count

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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

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Module 10: Eye Ear Nose and Throat (Assessment)

A 45 years old presents with red-eye for 2 days. He has no pain, itchiness or blurring of vision. He has cough for 5 days and is taking over the counter cough syrup. His blood pressure is 155/95 mmHg. His left eye image is as follows.

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What is your next appropriate step in the management?


A. Start antihypertensive
B. Prescribe antibiotic eye drops and eye ointment
C. Refer to an ophthalmologist
D. Prescribe artificial teardrops
E. Warm compression