Cornea: 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 · Cornea

Sample item

What does fluorescein staining identify?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Corneal epithelial defect

Fluorescein pools in areas of absent corneal epithelium, revealing abrasions, ulcers, and characteristic dendritic lesions.

Option by option

  • A. Corneal epithelial defect (correct)

    Correct: epithelial breaks take up fluorescein.

  • B. Retinal haemorrhage

    Haemorrhage is a retinal finding.

  • C. Lens opacity

    Lens opacity is cataract.

  • D. Optic disc pallor

    Disc pallor is seen on fundoscopy.

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, Corneal epithelial defect. Fluorescein pools in areas of absent corneal epithelium, revealing abrasions, ulcers, and characteristic dendritic lesions.

Why is "Retinal haemorrhage" not the answer?

Haemorrhage is a retinal finding.

Why is "Lens opacity" not the answer?

Lens opacity is cataract.

Why is "Optic disc pallor" not the answer?

Disc pallor is seen on fundoscopy.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cornea in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: epithelial breaks take up fluorescein.

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 Cornea?

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.