Lens: 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 · Lens

Sample item

What is posterior subcapsular cataract commonly associated with?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Long-term corticosteroid exposure

Posterior subcapsular cataract can be associated with corticosteroid use, diabetes, uveitis, and radiation and often causes glare.

Option by option

  • A. Short-term topical lubricant use

    Lubricants do not cause cataract.

  • B. Simple myopia only

    Myopia alone is not classic cause.

  • C. Long-term corticosteroid exposure (correct)

    Correct: steroids are a recognized risk factor.

  • D. Acute viral conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis is superficial infection.

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, Long-term corticosteroid exposure. Posterior subcapsular cataract can be associated with corticosteroid use, diabetes, uveitis, and radiation and often causes glare.

Why is "Short-term topical lubricant use" not the answer?

Lubricants do not cause cataract.

Why is "Simple myopia only" not the answer?

Myopia alone is not classic cause.

Why is "Acute viral conjunctivitis" not the answer?

Conjunctivitis is superficial infection.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Lens in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: steroids are a recognized risk factor.

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 Lens?

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.