Cornea: 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 · Cornea

Sample item

What is a cardinal symptom of corneal inflammation?

APainless field lossBPhotophobiaCHearing lossDDysphagia

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Photophobia

The finding is best explained by Photophobia; this is the key Cornea principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Option by option

A. Painless field loss
Painless field loss does not account for the defining cornea feature.
B. Photophobia (correct)
Correct. Photophobia is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.
C. Hearing loss
Hearing loss can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.
D. Dysphagia
Dysphagia does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

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.

Questions about this Ophthalmology question

What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

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

Why is "Painless field loss" not the answer?

Painless field loss does not account for the defining cornea feature.

Why is "Hearing loss" not the answer?

Hearing loss can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Dysphagia" not the answer?

Dysphagia does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cornea in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Photophobia 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 Cornea?

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.