Eyelids: 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 · Eyelids

Sample item

What is a stye (hordeolum)?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Acute infection of an eyelid gland

The finding is best explained by Acute infection of an eyelid gland; this is the key Eyelids principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Optic nerve tumor

    Optic nerve tumor does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

  • B. Retinal vascular occlusion

    Retinal vascular occlusion can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

  • C. Acute infection of an eyelid gland (correct)

    Correct. Acute infection of an eyelid gland is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

  • D. Lens opacity

    Lens opacity does not account for the defining eyelids feature.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Acute infection of an eyelid gland. The finding is best explained by Acute infection of an eyelid gland; this is the key Eyelids principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Why is "Optic nerve tumor" not the answer?

Optic nerve tumor does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

Why is "Retinal vascular occlusion" not the answer?

Retinal vascular occlusion can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Lens opacity" not the answer?

Lens opacity does not account for the defining eyelids feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Eyelids in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Acute infection of an eyelid gland 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 Eyelids?

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.