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During an Ophthalmologic Examination a Patient's Red Reflex Was Absent

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During an ophthalmologic examination a patient's red reflex was absent from the left eye. This finding places the patient at risk for which complication?


Definitions:

Wheezes

High-pitched whistling sounds during breathing, often a sign of respiratory obstruction or asthma.

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

Sudden, severe shortness of breath at night that awakens the person from sleep, often a symptom of heart failure.

Orthopnea

Shortness of breath that occurs when lying flat, forcing the person to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair.

Exacerbation

A worsening or increase in the severity of symptoms or disease.

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