Eye examination: 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 · Eye examination

Sample item

What does an Amsler grid assess?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Central macular distortion or scotoma

Amsler grid testing detects metamorphopsia and central scotomas from macular disease, such as neovascular macular degeneration.

Option by option

  • A. Central macular distortion or scotoma (correct)

    Correct: grid distortion suggests macular pathology.

  • B. Peripheral hearing loss

    Hearing needs audiometry.

  • C. Ankle reflexes

    Reflexes are neurological.

  • D. Middle-ear pressure

    Middle-ear pressure needs tympanometry.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is A, Central macular distortion or scotoma. Amsler grid testing detects metamorphopsia and central scotomas from macular disease, such as neovascular macular degeneration.

Why is "Peripheral hearing loss" not the answer?

Hearing needs audiometry.

Why is "Ankle reflexes" not the answer?

Reflexes are neurological.

Why is "Middle-ear pressure" not the answer?

Middle-ear pressure needs tympanometry.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Eye examination in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: grid distortion suggests macular pathology.

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 Eye examination?

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.