Friday Pop Quiz 2/20/2026
Which ocular finding may be seen in a patient with this skin condition?
A. Comma-shaped corneal opacities
B. Retinitis pigmentosa
C. Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigmented epithelium
D. Angioid streaks
E. Pingueculae
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Which ocular finding may be seen in a patient with this skin condition?
A. Comma-shaped corneal opacities
B. Retinitis pigmentosa
C. Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigmented epithelium
D. Angioid streaks
E. Pingueculae
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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