Which assessment finding is most consistent with a cataract?
Correct answer: A. Gradual painless blurring of vision
- A. Gradual painless blurring of vision
- B. Sudden severe eye pain with vomiting
- C. Flashing lights followed by a curtain-like shadow
- D. Marked redness with purulent eye discharge
Explanation
A cataract is an opacity of the lens that commonly causes gradual, painless blurring and glare. Severe pain with vomiting suggests acute glaucoma, while flashes and a curtain-like shadow suggest retinal detachment.
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