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

What symptom in uveitis requires urgent retinal assessment?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. New floaters with reduced vision

New floaters and reduced vision can indicate posterior segment inflammation such as vitritis or retinitis, requiring urgent ophthalmic evaluation.

Option by option

  • A. Mild itch after pollen

    Itch suggests allergy.

  • B. New floaters with reduced vision (correct)

    Correct: posterior uveitis signs threaten vision.

  • C. Stable presbyopia

    Presbyopia is chronic refractive change.

  • D. Temporary eyelid twitch

    Twitching is often benign.

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, New floaters with reduced vision. New floaters and reduced vision can indicate posterior segment inflammation such as vitritis or retinitis, requiring urgent ophthalmic evaluation.

Why is "Mild itch after pollen" not the answer?

Itch suggests allergy.

Why is "Stable presbyopia" not the answer?

Presbyopia is chronic refractive change.

Why is "Temporary eyelid twitch" not the answer?

Twitching is often benign.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Uveitis in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: posterior uveitis signs threaten vision.

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.