Retina: 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 · Retina

Sample item

Widespread hemorrhages and tortuous veins suggest what?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Central retinal vein occlusion

This item reviews Retina; Central retinal vein occlusion is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Option by option

  • A. Artery occlusion

    Artery occlusion does not fit the clinical pattern.

  • B. Corneal ulcer

    Corneal ulcer is unsupported by the key findings.

  • C. Central retinal vein occlusion (correct)

    Correct. Central retinal vein occlusion matches the defining feature.

  • D. Pterygium

    Pterygium is plausible but is not the best answer.

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, Central retinal vein occlusion. This item reviews Retina; Central retinal vein occlusion is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Why is "Artery occlusion" not the answer?

Artery occlusion does not fit the clinical pattern.

Why is "Corneal ulcer" not the answer?

Corneal ulcer is unsupported by the key findings.

Why is "Pterygium" not the answer?

Pterygium is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Retina in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Central retinal vein occlusion 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 Retina?

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.