Glaucoma: 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 · Glaucoma

Sample item

What optic-disc change is typical of glaucomatous damage?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

C. Increased cup-to-disc ratio

Glaucoma causes progressive retinal nerve-fibre loss and optic-disc cupping, often seen as increasing cup-to-disc ratio and rim thinning.

Option by option

  • A. Drusen deposits

    Drusen occur in macular degeneration.

  • B. Papilloedema only

    Papilloedema has raised-pressure cause.

  • C. Increased cup-to-disc ratio (correct)

    Correct: cupping reflects nerve-fibre loss.

  • D. Cherry-red fovea

    Cherry-red spot suggests artery occlusion.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Increased cup-to-disc ratio. Glaucoma causes progressive retinal nerve-fibre loss and optic-disc cupping, often seen as increasing cup-to-disc ratio and rim thinning.

Why is "Drusen deposits" not the answer?

Drusen occur in macular degeneration.

Why is "Papilloedema only" not the answer?

Papilloedema has raised-pressure cause.

Why is "Cherry-red fovea" not the answer?

Cherry-red spot suggests artery occlusion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Glaucoma in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: cupping reflects nerve-fibre loss.

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 Glaucoma?

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.