Ocular examination: 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 · Ocular examination

Sample item

What chart is commonly used to measure distance visual acuity?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Snellen chart

The defining Ocular examination relationship supports Snellen chart; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Option by option

  • A. APGAR chart

    APGAR chart is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.

  • B. Glasgow coma scale

    Glasgow coma scale does not explain the stated ocular examination feature.

  • C. Bristol stool chart

    Bristol stool chart can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

  • D. Snellen chart (correct)

    Correct. Snellen chart 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, Snellen chart. The defining Ocular examination relationship supports Snellen chart; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Why is "APGAR chart" not the answer?

APGAR chart is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.

Why is "Glasgow coma scale" not the answer?

Glasgow coma scale does not explain the stated ocular examination feature.

Why is "Bristol stool chart" not the answer?

Bristol stool chart can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Ocular examination in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Snellen chart 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 Ocular examination?

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.