Red eye: practice question

A Ophthalmology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Ophthalmology · Red eye

Sample item

Severe pain and photophobia with ciliary flush suggest what?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Anterior uveitis

This item reviews Red eye; Anterior uveitis is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Option by option

  • A. Simple conjunctivitis

    Simple conjunctivitis does not fit the clinical pattern.

  • B. Presbyopia

    Presbyopia is unsupported by the key findings.

  • C. Dry eye only

    Dry eye only is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Anterior uveitis (correct)

    Correct. Anterior uveitis matches the defining feature.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Anterior uveitis. This item reviews Red eye; Anterior uveitis is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Why is "Simple conjunctivitis" not the answer?

Simple conjunctivitis does not fit the clinical pattern.

Why is "Presbyopia" not the answer?

Presbyopia is unsupported by the key findings.

Why is "Dry eye only" not the answer?

Dry eye only is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Red eye in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Anterior uveitis matches the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Red eye?

Group the red eye by what to examine and what the pupil does. Then use the flashcards and the other Ophthalmology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.