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Ophthalmology NEET Jan 2020 8cb21233

Shifting fluid sign is seen in:

A
Exudative retinal detachment
B
Tractional retinal detachment
C
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
D
Retinal hole
High-Yield Explanation
Shifting fluid is seen in exudative retinal detachmentwhich occurs due to exudation of fluid from the choroid which collects in the subretinal space. -Causes: Inflammatory conditions like choroiditis, posterior scleritis Choroidal tumors like melanoma Toxemia of pregnancy Malignant hypeension Coats disease -Clinical features: Floaters due to vitritis but no photopsia Visual field defect Detached retina appears smooth & convex in configuration. No break is seen. -Treatment: Systemic steroids Treatment of the cause

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