Regarding ophthalmic complications in a patient with diabetes, which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A. There is a higher risk of vitreous haemorrhage than in the general population
B. Ocular haemorrhage is common in patients with diabetic retinopathy, following thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction
C. Diabetic retinopathy may cause retinal detachment
D. Measurement of intraocular pressure is important because glaucoma is more common in diabetics
Answer:B
Regarding ophthalmic complications in a patient with diabetes, which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A. There is a higher risk of vitreous haemorrhage than in the general population B. Ocular haemorrhage is common in patients with diabetic retinopathy, following thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction C. Diabetic retinopathy may cause retinal detachment D. Measurement of intraocular pressure is important because glaucoma is more common in diabetics