Conjunctiva: 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 · Conjunctiva

Sample item

Itch and watery bilateral redness suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Allergic conjunctivitis

This item reviews Conjunctiva; Allergic conjunctivitis is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Scleritis

    Scleritis is plausible but not the best answer.

  • B. Allergic conjunctivitis (correct)

    Correct. Allergic conjunctivitis fits the defining clinical feature.

  • C. Uveitis

    Uveitis does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. Hyphema

    Hyphema is unsupported by the key finding.

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 B, Allergic conjunctivitis. This item reviews Conjunctiva; Allergic conjunctivitis is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Why is "Scleritis" not the answer?

Scleritis is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Uveitis" not the answer?

Uveitis does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Hyphema" not the answer?

Hyphema is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Conjunctiva in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Allergic conjunctivitis fits the defining clinical 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 Conjunctiva?

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.