Glaucoma: 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 · Glaucoma

Sample item

What structure drains aqueous humour in open-angle glaucoma?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Trabecular meshwork

Aqueous humour exits through trabecular meshwork and Schlemm canal; increased resistance raises intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma.

Option by option

  • A. Vitreous gel

    Vitreous fills posterior globe.

  • B. Macula

    Macula mediates central vision.

  • C. Trabecular meshwork (correct)

    Correct: trabecular outflow is central to pressure control.

  • D. Corneal epithelium

    Cornea does not drain aqueous humour.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Trabecular meshwork. Aqueous humour exits through trabecular meshwork and Schlemm canal; increased resistance raises intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma.

Why is "Vitreous gel" not the answer?

Vitreous fills posterior globe.

Why is "Macula" not the answer?

Macula mediates central vision.

Why is "Corneal epithelium" not the answer?

Cornea does not drain aqueous humour.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Glaucoma in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: trabecular outflow is central to pressure control.

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 Glaucoma?

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.