Retina: 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 · Retina

Sample item

What symptom may suggest retinal detachment?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Flashes and a curtain-like shadow

The finding is best explained by Flashes and a curtain-like shadow; this is the key Retina principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Flashes and a curtain-like shadow (correct)

    Correct. Flashes and a curtain-like shadow is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

  • B. Itchy eyelids only

    Itchy eyelids only does not account for the defining retina feature.

  • C. Sore throat

    Sore throat can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

  • D. Ear fullness

    Ear fullness does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is A, Flashes and a curtain-like shadow. The finding is best explained by Flashes and a curtain-like shadow; this is the key Retina principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Why is "Itchy eyelids only" not the answer?

Itchy eyelids only does not account for the defining retina feature.

Why is "Sore throat" not the answer?

Sore throat can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Ear fullness" not the answer?

Ear fullness does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Retina in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Flashes and a curtain-like shadow 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 Retina?

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.