Refraction: 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 · Refraction

Sample item

Which lens corrects myopia?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Concave diverging lens

Myopia focuses distant rays in front of the retina, so a concave lens diverges light and moves the focal point backward.

Option by option

  • A. Prism only

    Prism corrects alignment, not basic myopia.

  • B. Opaque occluder

    Occluder does not correct focus.

  • C. Convex converging lens

    Convex lenses correct simple hyperopia.

  • D. Concave diverging lens (correct)

    Correct: divergence corrects anterior focal point.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Concave diverging lens. Myopia focuses distant rays in front of the retina, so a concave lens diverges light and moves the focal point backward.

Why is "Prism only" not the answer?

Prism corrects alignment, not basic myopia.

Why is "Opaque occluder" not the answer?

Occluder does not correct focus.

Why is "Convex converging lens" not the answer?

Convex lenses correct simple hyperopia.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Refraction in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: divergence corrects anterior focal point.

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 Refraction?

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.