Lacrimal system: 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 · Lacrimal system

Sample item

What condition commonly presents with painful swelling near the medial canthus?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Dacryocystitis

The defining Lacrimal system relationship supports Dacryocystitis; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Option by option

  • A. Glaucoma

    Glaucoma is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.

  • B. Retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

  • C. Dacryocystitis (correct)

    Correct. Dacryocystitis directly fits the key clue in the scenario.

  • D. Cataract

    Cataract does not explain the stated lacrimal system feature.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Dacryocystitis. The defining Lacrimal system relationship supports Dacryocystitis; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Why is "Glaucoma" not the answer?

Glaucoma is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.

Why is "Retinal detachment" not the answer?

Retinal detachment can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

Why is "Cataract" not the answer?

Cataract does not explain the stated lacrimal system feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Lacrimal system in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Dacryocystitis 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 Lacrimal system?

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.