Lens: 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 · Lens

Sample item

What is a usual cataract symptom?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Painless progressive blur with glare

Cataract gradually clouds the crystalline lens and typically causes painless blurred vision, glare, and reduced contrast.

Option by option

  • A. Painless progressive blur with glare (correct)

    Correct: progressive painless glare is typical.

  • B. Curtain field defect

    Curtain defect suggests retinal detachment.

  • C. Sudden painful visual loss

    Pain suggests another acute diagnosis.

  • D. Purulent discharge with fever

    Discharge suggests infection.

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, Painless progressive blur with glare. Cataract gradually clouds the crystalline lens and typically causes painless blurred vision, glare, and reduced contrast.

Why is "Curtain field defect" not the answer?

Curtain defect suggests retinal detachment.

Why is "Sudden painful visual loss" not the answer?

Pain suggests another acute diagnosis.

Why is "Purulent discharge with fever" not the answer?

Discharge suggests infection.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Lens in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: progressive painless glare is typical.

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 Lens?

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.