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 procedure creates an opening in the iris for selected angle-closure risk?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Laser peripheral iridotomy

The defining Glaucoma relationship supports Laser peripheral iridotomy; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Option by option

  • A. Laser peripheral iridotomy (correct)

    Correct. Laser peripheral iridotomy directly fits the key clue in the scenario.

  • B. Corneal transplant

    Corneal transplant can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

  • C. Cataract extraction only

    Cataract extraction only does not explain the stated glaucoma feature.

  • D. Punctal occlusion

    Punctal occlusion 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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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is A, Laser peripheral iridotomy. The defining Glaucoma relationship supports Laser peripheral iridotomy; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Why is "Corneal transplant" not the answer?

Corneal transplant can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

Why is "Cataract extraction only" not the answer?

Cataract extraction only does not explain the stated glaucoma feature.

Why is "Punctal occlusion" not the answer?

Punctal occlusion 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. Laser peripheral iridotomy 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.