Uveitis: 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 · Uveitis

Sample item

What is a common symptom of anterior uveitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Photophobia with ciliary flush

The finding is best explained by Photophobia with ciliary flush; this is the key Uveitis principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Watery rhinorrhea

    Watery rhinorrhea does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

  • B. Pure conductive deafness

    Pure conductive deafness can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

  • C. Painless lid swelling only

    Painless lid swelling only does not account for the defining uveitis feature.

  • D. Photophobia with ciliary flush (correct)

    Correct. Photophobia with ciliary flush is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Photophobia with ciliary flush. The finding is best explained by Photophobia with ciliary flush; this is the key Uveitis principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Why is "Watery rhinorrhea" not the answer?

Watery rhinorrhea does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

Why is "Pure conductive deafness" not the answer?

Pure conductive deafness can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Painless lid swelling only" not the answer?

Painless lid swelling only does not account for the defining uveitis feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Uveitis in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Photophobia with ciliary flush 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 Uveitis?

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.