Uveitis: 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 · Uveitis

Sample item

Which systemic association is important in recurrent anterior uveitis?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. HLA-B27 spondyloarthritis

Recurrent acute anterior uveitis is associated with HLA-B27 conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis and may need systemic review.

Option by option

  • A. Osteoarthritis of fingers

    Osteoarthritis is not a classic link.

  • B. HLA-B27 spondyloarthritis (correct)

    Correct: HLA-B27 disease is a key association.

  • C. Simple refractive error

    Refractive error is unrelated.

  • D. Iron-deficiency anaemia only

    Anaemia alone is not defining.

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 B, HLA-B27 spondyloarthritis. Recurrent acute anterior uveitis is associated with HLA-B27 conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis and may need systemic review.

Why is "Osteoarthritis of fingers" not the answer?

Osteoarthritis is not a classic link.

Why is "Simple refractive error" not the answer?

Refractive error is unrelated.

Why is "Iron-deficiency anaemia only" not the answer?

Anaemia alone is not defining.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Uveitis in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: HLA-B27 disease is a key association.

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 Uveitis?

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.