2nd January 2024

A 78-year-old Asian male presents with sudden vision loss of the left eye

A 78-year-old Asian male presents with sudden vision loss of the left eye. The vision is 6/60, there is a relative afferent pupillary defect, and the fundus exam shows diffuse haemorrhages. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) shows cystoid macular oedema. Which of the following is associated with increased risk of the patient’s ocular disease?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.