Visual pathways: 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 · Visual pathways

Sample item

Homonymous hemianopia localizes where?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Retrochiasmal pathway

This item reviews Visual pathways; Retrochiasmal pathway is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Option by option

  • A. Lacrimal sac

    Lacrimal sac is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • B. Eyelid

    Eyelid is unsupported by the key findings.

  • C. Retrochiasmal pathway (correct)

    Correct. Retrochiasmal pathway matches the defining feature.

  • D. Cornea

    Cornea does not fit the clinical pattern.

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, Retrochiasmal pathway. This item reviews Visual pathways; Retrochiasmal pathway is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Why is "Lacrimal sac" not the answer?

Lacrimal sac is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Eyelid" not the answer?

Eyelid is unsupported by the key findings.

Why is "Cornea" not the answer?

Cornea does not fit the clinical pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Visual pathways in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Retrochiasmal pathway 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 Visual pathways?

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.