7th July 2021

A 60-year-old woman attends a GP appointment

A 60-year-old woman attends a GP appointment. That morning she noticed her left eye had become very painful, and she has felt “headachey and sickly” all day. On examination, her left eye is visibly reddened with a fixed dilated pupil, and visual acuity is reduced compared to the right. There are no abnormalities of the right eye. Immediate treatment is initiated. 

Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

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