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 type of visual-field loss is classically associated with chronic glaucoma?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Peripheral field loss

The defining Glaucoma relationship supports Peripheral field loss; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Option by option

  • A. Complete immediate blindness

    Complete immediate blindness can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

  • B. Peripheral field loss (correct)

    Correct. Peripheral field loss directly fits the key clue in the scenario.

  • C. Central color loss only

    Central color loss only does not explain the stated glaucoma feature.

  • D. No field change ever

    No field change ever is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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Questions about this Ophthalmology question

What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Peripheral field loss. The defining Glaucoma relationship supports Peripheral field loss; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Why is "Complete immediate blindness" not the answer?

Complete immediate blindness can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

Why is "Central color loss only" not the answer?

Central color loss only does not explain the stated glaucoma feature.

Why is "No field change ever" not the answer?

No field change ever is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Glaucoma in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Peripheral field loss directly fits the key clue in the scenario.

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.