Systemic disease: 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 · Systemic disease

Sample item

What fundus feature is typical of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Microaneurysms and dot-blot haemorrhages

Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy causes microvascular retinal lesions including microaneurysms, dot-blot haemorrhages, and hard exudates.

Option by option

  • A. Microaneurysms and dot-blot haemorrhages (correct)

    Correct: microaneurysms are an early diabetic retinal sign.

  • B. Optic disc cupping only

    Cupping is a glaucoma feature.

  • C. Diffuse corneal oedema

    Corneal oedema is an anterior-segment finding.

  • D. New vessels on the disc

    Disc neovascularization defines proliferative disease.

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 A, Microaneurysms and dot-blot haemorrhages. Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy causes microvascular retinal lesions including microaneurysms, dot-blot haemorrhages, and hard exudates.

Why is "Optic disc cupping only" not the answer?

Cupping is a glaucoma feature.

Why is "Diffuse corneal oedema" not the answer?

Corneal oedema is an anterior-segment finding.

Why is "New vessels on the disc" not the answer?

Disc neovascularization defines proliferative disease.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Systemic disease in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: microaneurysms are an early diabetic retinal sign.

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 Systemic disease?

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.