Pediatric 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 · Pediatric ophthalmology

Sample item

During red-reflex screening, a child has an abnormal white appearance visible through the pupil; what finding is this?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. White pupillary reflex

Leukocoria is an abnormal white pupillary reflex that can indicate serious intraocular disease and must not be confused with the normal red reflex.

Option by option

  • A. Red conjunctiva

    Red conjunctiva is a surface finding of inflammation or irritation.

  • B. White pupillary reflex (correct)

    Correct: leukocoria is a white reflex seen through the pupil.

  • C. Unequal refraction

    Unequal refraction between eyes is anisometropia.

  • D. Drooping eyelid

    Drooping eyelid is ptosis.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, White pupillary reflex. Leukocoria is an abnormal white pupillary reflex that can indicate serious intraocular disease and must not be confused with the normal red reflex.

Why is "Red conjunctiva" not the answer?

Red conjunctiva is a surface finding of inflammation or irritation.

Why is "Unequal refraction" not the answer?

Unequal refraction between eyes is anisometropia.

Why is "Drooping eyelid" not the answer?

Drooping eyelid is ptosis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pediatric ophthalmology in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: leukocoria is a white reflex seen through the pupil.

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 Pediatric 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.