Ocular surface: 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 · Ocular surface

Sample item

Which lid condition commonly worsens evaporative dry eye?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Meibomian gland dysfunction

Meibomian gland dysfunction reduces the lipid tear layer, increasing evaporation and causing irritation, fluctuating vision, and lid-margin changes.

Option by option

  • A. Acute angle closure

    Angle closure raises pressure acutely.

  • B. Retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment is posterior segment.

  • C. Optic neuritis

    Optic neuritis affects optic nerve.

  • D. Meibomian gland dysfunction (correct)

    Correct: lipid-layer deficiency increases evaporation.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Meibomian gland dysfunction. Meibomian gland dysfunction reduces the lipid tear layer, increasing evaporation and causing irritation, fluctuating vision, and lid-margin changes.

Why is "Acute angle closure" not the answer?

Angle closure raises pressure acutely.

Why is "Retinal detachment" not the answer?

Retinal detachment is posterior segment.

Why is "Optic neuritis" not the answer?

Optic neuritis affects optic nerve.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Ocular surface in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: lipid-layer deficiency increases evaporation.

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 Ocular surface?

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.