Glaucoma: 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 · Glaucoma

Sample item

Painless peripheral field loss and cupping suggest what?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Open-angle glaucoma

This item reviews Glaucoma; Open-angle glaucoma is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Option by option

  • A. Uveitis

    Uveitis is unsupported by the key findings.

  • B. Acute conjunctivitis

    Acute conjunctivitis does not fit the clinical pattern.

  • C. Cataract only

    Cataract only is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Open-angle glaucoma (correct)

    Correct. Open-angle glaucoma matches the defining feature.

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 D, Open-angle glaucoma. This item reviews Glaucoma; Open-angle glaucoma is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Why is "Uveitis" not the answer?

Uveitis is unsupported by the key findings.

Why is "Acute conjunctivitis" not the answer?

Acute conjunctivitis does not fit the clinical pattern.

Why is "Cataract only" not the answer?

Cataract only is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Glaucoma in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Open-angle glaucoma 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 Glaucoma?

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.