Refraction: 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 · Refraction

Sample item

Myopia is corrected with which lens?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Concave lens

The finding is best explained by Concave lens; this is the key Refraction principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Cylindrical lens only

    Cylindrical lens only can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

  • B. Concave lens (correct)

    Correct. Concave lens is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

  • C. Prismatic lens

    Prismatic lens does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

  • D. Convex lens

    Convex lens does not account for the defining refraction feature.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Concave lens. The finding is best explained by Concave lens; this is the key Refraction principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Why is "Cylindrical lens only" not the answer?

Cylindrical lens only can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Prismatic lens" not the answer?

Prismatic lens does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

Why is "Convex lens" not the answer?

Convex lens does not account for the defining refraction feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Refraction in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Concave lens is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

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 Refraction?

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.