Refractive: 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 · Refractive

Sample item

Near blur in middle age suggests what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Presbyopia

This item reviews Refractive; Presbyopia is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Presbyopia (correct)

    Correct. Presbyopia fits the defining clinical feature.

  • B. Retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment is plausible but not the best answer.

  • C. Glaucoma

    Glaucoma is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Myopia

    Myopia does not fit the stated presentation.

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 A, Presbyopia. This item reviews Refractive; Presbyopia is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Why is "Retinal detachment" not the answer?

Retinal detachment is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Glaucoma" not the answer?

Glaucoma is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Myopia" not the answer?

Myopia does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Refractive in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Presbyopia 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 Refractive?

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.