Neuro-ophthalmology: 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 · Neuro-ophthalmology

Sample item

What does papilloedema indicate?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Raised intracranial pressure until proven otherwise

Papilloedema is optic-disc swelling from raised intracranial pressure and requires urgent assessment for intracranial mass, thrombosis, or other causes.

Option by option

  • A. Raised intracranial pressure until proven otherwise (correct)

    Correct: raised pressure is the key implication.

  • B. Primary open-angle glaucoma only

    Glaucoma causes cupping, not papilloedema.

  • C. Conjunctival allergy

    Allergy affects surface tissues.

  • D. Lens opacity

    Cataract affects lens.

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 A, Raised intracranial pressure until proven otherwise. Papilloedema is optic-disc swelling from raised intracranial pressure and requires urgent assessment for intracranial mass, thrombosis, or other causes.

Why is "Primary open-angle glaucoma only" not the answer?

Glaucoma causes cupping, not papilloedema.

Why is "Conjunctival allergy" not the answer?

Allergy affects surface tissues.

Why is "Lens opacity" not the answer?

Cataract affects lens.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neuro-ophthalmology in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: raised pressure is the key implication.

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 Neuro-ophthalmology?

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.