Strabismus: 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 · Strabismus

Sample item

What term describes misalignment of visual axes?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Strabismus

Strabismus is ocular misalignment that can cause diplopia or, in children, suppression and amblyopia if not recognized and treated appropriately.

Option by option

  • A. Presbyopia

    Presbyopia is age-related near-focus loss.

  • B. Cataract

    Cataract is lens opacity.

  • C. Strabismus (correct)

    Correct: strabismus means misaligned eyes.

  • D. Blepharitis

    Blepharitis is eyelid-margin inflammation.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Strabismus. Strabismus is ocular misalignment that can cause diplopia or, in children, suppression and amblyopia if not recognized and treated appropriately.

Why is "Presbyopia" not the answer?

Presbyopia is age-related near-focus loss.

Why is "Cataract" not the answer?

Cataract is lens opacity.

Why is "Blepharitis" not the answer?

Blepharitis is eyelid-margin inflammation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Strabismus in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: strabismus means misaligned eyes.

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 Strabismus?

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.