Glaucoma: 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 · Glaucoma

Sample item

What is the major modifiable risk factor for glaucomatous optic damage?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Raised intraocular pressure

The finding is best explained by Raised intraocular pressure; this is the key Glaucoma principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Raised intraocular pressure (correct)

    Correct. Raised intraocular pressure is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

  • B. Low body temperature

    Low body temperature does not account for the defining glaucoma feature.

  • C. Nasal obstruction

    Nasal obstruction does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

  • D. Mild anemia

    Mild anemia 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 A, Raised intraocular pressure. The finding is best explained by Raised intraocular pressure; this is the key Glaucoma principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Why is "Low body temperature" not the answer?

Low body temperature does not account for the defining glaucoma feature.

Why is "Nasal obstruction" not the answer?

Nasal obstruction does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

Why is "Mild anemia" not the answer?

Mild anemia can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Glaucoma in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Raised intraocular pressure 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 Glaucoma?

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.