Pediatric ophthalmology: retinoblastoma: 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 · Pediatric ophthalmology: retinoblastoma

Sample item

A parent notices a white pupillary reflex in photographs of a toddler. What is the appropriate action?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Urgent ophthalmology assessment for possible retinoblastoma

Leukocoria can indicate retinoblastoma and requires urgent specialist evaluation, although other causes exist. Early diagnosis is critical for life and vision.

Option by option

  • A. Urgent ophthalmology assessment for possible retinoblastoma (correct)

    Correct. White pupillary reflex is a serious red flag.

  • B. Wait for the child to report pain

    Pain may be absent and waiting is unsafe.

  • C. Reassure because this is a normal camera artifact

    Normal red reflex should be red or orange, not white.

  • D. Start topical antibiotic drops

    Antibiotics do not address an intraocular tumor concern.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is A, Urgent ophthalmology assessment for possible retinoblastoma. Leukocoria can indicate retinoblastoma and requires urgent specialist evaluation, although other causes exist.

Why is "Wait for the child to report pain" not the answer?

Pain may be absent and waiting is unsafe.

Why is "Reassure because this is a normal camera artifact" not the answer?

Normal red reflex should be red or orange, not white.

Why is "Start topical antibiotic drops" not the answer?

Antibiotics do not address an intraocular tumor concern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pediatric ophthalmology: retinoblastoma in Ophthalmology. Early diagnosis is critical for life and vision.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. 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 Pediatric ophthalmology: retinoblastoma?

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.