24th September 2020

A 66-year-old male patient attends A&E as a result of sudden loss of vision in his right eye

A 66-year-old male patient attends A&E as a result of sudden loss of vision in his right eye. Prior to losing his vision, he tells you that he has been experiencing sharp pain above his right ear over the last 1-2 weeks. The pain often worsened when brushing his hair and when eating solid foods, currently he is not in any pain.

Given the likely diagnosis how would you treat the patient?

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