Eyelids: 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 · Eyelids

Sample item

Which finding suggests orbital cellulitis rather than preseptal cellulitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Painful restricted eye movements

Orbital cellulitis may cause painful restricted ocular movements, proptosis, and visual impairment and requires urgent imaging and intravenous treatment.

Option by option

  • A. Painless lower-lid lump

    Painless lump suggests chalazion.

  • B. Eyelid erythema without pain on movement

    Simple lid erythema can remain preseptal.

  • C. Itchy lid margin scale

    Scale suggests blepharitis.

  • D. Painful restricted eye movements (correct)

    Correct: painful ophthalmoplegia suggests orbital involvement.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Painful restricted eye movements. Orbital cellulitis may cause painful restricted ocular movements, proptosis, and visual impairment and requires urgent imaging and intravenous treatment.

Why is "Painless lower-lid lump" not the answer?

Painless lump suggests chalazion.

Why is "Eyelid erythema without pain on movement" not the answer?

Simple lid erythema can remain preseptal.

Why is "Itchy lid margin scale" not the answer?

Scale suggests blepharitis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Eyelids in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: painful ophthalmoplegia suggests orbital involvement.

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 Eyelids?

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.