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 symptom warrants urgent assessment for possible retinal tear?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. New flashes and floaters

Acute flashes and a sudden increase in floaters can reflect vitreoretinal traction or retinal tear, which needs timely dilated retinal examination.

Option by option

  • A. Nasal congestion

    Nasal congestion does not indicate a retinal tear.

  • B. Chronic dry mouth

    Dry mouth is not a retinal symptom.

  • C. Mild eyelid itch

    Mild eyelid itch usually reflects surface irritation or allergy.

  • D. New flashes and floaters (correct)

    Correct: new flashes and floaters can signal a retinal tear.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, New flashes and floaters. Acute flashes and a sudden increase in floaters can reflect vitreoretinal traction or retinal tear, which needs timely dilated retinal examination.

Why is "Nasal congestion" not the answer?

Nasal congestion does not indicate a retinal tear.

Why is "Chronic dry mouth" not the answer?

Dry mouth is not a retinal symptom.

Why is "Mild eyelid itch" not the answer?

Mild eyelid itch usually reflects surface irritation or allergy.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Retina in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: new flashes and floaters can signal a retinal tear.

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.