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

What is a key hygiene recommendation in infectious conjunctivitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Avoid sharing towels

The finding is best explained by Avoid sharing towels; this is the key Conjunctiva principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Avoid hand washing

    Avoid hand washing does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

  • B. Avoid sharing towels (correct)

    Correct. Avoid sharing towels is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

  • C. Use contact lenses continuously

    Use contact lenses continuously does not account for the defining conjunctiva feature.

  • D. Patch both eyes

    Patch both eyes can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Avoid sharing towels. The finding is best explained by Avoid sharing towels; this is the key Conjunctiva principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Why is "Avoid hand washing" not the answer?

Avoid hand washing does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

Why is "Use contact lenses continuously" not the answer?

Use contact lenses continuously does not account for the defining conjunctiva feature.

Why is "Patch both eyes" not the answer?

Patch both eyes can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Conjunctiva in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Avoid sharing towels 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 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.