Diabetic retinopathy: 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 · Diabetic retinopathy

Sample item

Which retinal finding is characteristic of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Microaneurysms and dot-blot hemorrhages

Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy includes microaneurysms, retinal hemorrhages, and exudates. Proliferative disease is defined by pathologic retinal or disc neovascularization.

Option by option

  • A. Cherry-red spot at the macula

    A cherry-red spot occurs in central retinal artery occlusion.

  • B. Corneal dendritic ulcer

    Dendritic ulcers suggest herpes simplex keratitis.

  • C. Papilledema only

    Papilledema reflects optic-disc swelling from raised intracranial pressure.

  • D. Microaneurysms and dot-blot hemorrhages (correct)

    Correct. Microaneurysms are among the earliest visible lesions.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Microaneurysms and dot-blot hemorrhages. Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy includes microaneurysms, retinal hemorrhages, and exudates.

Why is "Cherry-red spot at the macula" not the answer?

A cherry-red spot occurs in central retinal artery occlusion.

Why is "Corneal dendritic ulcer" not the answer?

Dendritic ulcers suggest herpes simplex keratitis.

Why is "Papilledema only" not the answer?

Papilledema reflects optic-disc swelling from raised intracranial pressure.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Diabetic retinopathy in Ophthalmology. Proliferative disease is defined by pathologic retinal or disc neovascularization.

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 Diabetic retinopathy?

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.