Ocular trauma: 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 trauma

Sample item

What is the appropriate action for a corneal foreign body with persistent pain?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Prompt examination and removal if indicated

Persistent pain after a suspected corneal foreign body requires examination with appropriate staining and safe removal or referral to prevent abrasion, rust, or infection.

Option by option

  • A. Rub eye repeatedly

    Rubbing can embed material deeper and worsen corneal abrasion.

  • B. Delay evaluation

    Delay risks infection, rust ring formation, or ongoing epithelial injury.

  • C. Prompt examination and removal if indicated (correct)

    Correct: prompt examination identifies and safely manages corneal foreign bodies.

  • D. Use contact lens continuously

    Continuous contact-lens use can worsen hypoxia and infection risk.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Prompt examination and removal if indicated. Persistent pain after a suspected corneal foreign body requires examination with appropriate staining and safe removal or referral to prevent abrasion, rust, or infection.

Why is "Rub eye repeatedly" not the answer?

Rubbing can embed material deeper and worsen corneal abrasion.

Why is "Delay evaluation" not the answer?

Delay risks infection, rust ring formation, or ongoing epithelial injury.

Why is "Use contact lens continuously" not the answer?

Continuous contact-lens use can worsen hypoxia and infection risk.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Ocular trauma in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: prompt examination identifies and safely manages corneal foreign bodies.

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 trauma?

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.