1 MCQs in Pathology for NEET PG
A 58-year-old Indian male presents for routine eye screening. Fundoscopy reveals the structure marked **A** in the diagram — an increased cup-to-disc ratio of approximately 0.7. The patient is asymptomatic with no complaints of vision loss. Intraocular pressure is 18 mmHg (normal range). Visual field testing shows early peripheral nasal step defect. Which of the following best explains why this patient requires urgent intervention despite normal IOP?
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