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 finding is associated with diabetic retinopathy?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Retinal microvascular changes

The defining Retina relationship supports Retinal microvascular changes; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Option by option

  • A. Middle-ear fluid

    Middle-ear fluid can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

  • B. Corneal ulcer only

    Corneal ulcer only does not explain the stated retina feature.

  • C. Nasal polyp

    Nasal polyp is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.

  • D. Retinal microvascular changes (correct)

    Correct. Retinal microvascular changes directly fits the key clue in the scenario.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Retinal microvascular changes. The defining Retina relationship supports Retinal microvascular changes; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Why is "Middle-ear fluid" not the answer?

Middle-ear fluid can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

Why is "Corneal ulcer only" not the answer?

Corneal ulcer only does not explain the stated retina feature.

Why is "Nasal polyp" not the answer?

Nasal polyp is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Retina in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Retinal microvascular changes 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 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.