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

Itchy bilateral watery eyes are most consistent with what?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Allergic conjunctivitis

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

Option by option

  • A. Acute glaucoma

    Acute glaucoma does not fit the clinical pattern.

  • B. Retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • C. Allergic conjunctivitis (correct)

    Correct. Allergic conjunctivitis matches the defining feature.

  • D. Scleritis

    Scleritis is unsupported by the key findings.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Allergic conjunctivitis. This item reviews Red eye; Allergic conjunctivitis is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Why is "Acute glaucoma" not the answer?

Acute glaucoma does not fit the clinical pattern.

Why is "Retinal detachment" not the answer?

Retinal detachment is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Scleritis" not the answer?

Scleritis is unsupported by the key findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Red eye in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Allergic conjunctivitis 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.