Neuro-ophthalmology: 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 · Neuro-ophthalmology

Sample item

What term describes unequal pupil sizes?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Anisocoria

Anisocoria is unequal pupil diameter; it may be physiological or may signal ocular, neurologic, or pharmacologic pathology depending on context.

Option by option

  • A. Amblyopia

    Amblyopia is reduced visual development without structural explanation.

  • B. Anisocoria (correct)

    Correct: anisocoria literally means unequal pupil size.

  • C. Anopia

    Anopia means absence of vision or a visual field.

  • D. Astigmatism

    Astigmatism is a refractive error from unequal curvature.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Anisocoria. Anisocoria is unequal pupil diameter; it may be physiological or may signal ocular, neurologic, or pharmacologic pathology depending on context.

Why is "Amblyopia" not the answer?

Amblyopia is reduced visual development without structural explanation.

Why is "Anopia" not the answer?

Anopia means absence of vision or a visual field.

Why is "Astigmatism" not the answer?

Astigmatism is a refractive error from unequal curvature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neuro-ophthalmology in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: anisocoria literally means unequal pupil size.

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 Neuro-ophthalmology?

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.