Cataract: 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 · Cataract

Sample item

An older adult has painless progressive blurred vision, glare in bright light, and reduced red reflex. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Cataract

Cataract is opacification of the crystalline lens causing painless gradual visual impairment and glare. Surgical lens extraction is considered when visual function is affected.

Option by option

  • A. Retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment often causes flashes, floaters, and a curtain-like field defect.

  • B. Optic neuritis

    Optic neuritis is often painful on eye movement with reduced color vision.

  • C. Cataract (correct)

    Correct. Painless progressive blur with glare is typical cataract.

  • D. Acute uveitis

    Uveitis causes pain, photophobia, and ciliary flush.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Cataract. Cataract is opacification of the crystalline lens causing painless gradual visual impairment and glare.

Why is "Retinal detachment" not the answer?

Retinal detachment often causes flashes, floaters, and a curtain-like field defect.

Why is "Optic neuritis" not the answer?

Optic neuritis is often painful on eye movement with reduced color vision.

Why is "Acute uveitis" not the answer?

Uveitis causes pain, photophobia, and ciliary flush.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cataract in Ophthalmology. Surgical lens extraction is considered when visual function is affected.

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 Cataract?

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.