Trauma: 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 · Trauma

Sample item

What finding suggests an orbital blowout fracture?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Diplopia with restricted upward gaze after trauma

Orbital floor fracture can trap inferior rectus or orbital tissue, causing diplopia and limited upgaze after blunt trauma.

Option by option

  • A. Central scotoma with pain on movement

    Painful central scotoma suggests optic neuritis.

  • B. Painless gradual blur with glare

    Glare suggests cataract.

  • C. Diplopia with restricted upward gaze after trauma (correct)

    Correct: restricted upgaze suggests muscle entrapment.

  • D. Itchy eyes and watery discharge

    Itch suggests allergy.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Diplopia with restricted upward gaze after trauma. Orbital floor fracture can trap inferior rectus or orbital tissue, causing diplopia and limited upgaze after blunt trauma.

Why is "Central scotoma with pain on movement" not the answer?

Painful central scotoma suggests optic neuritis.

Why is "Painless gradual blur with glare" not the answer?

Glare suggests cataract.

Why is "Itchy eyes and watery discharge" not the answer?

Itch suggests allergy.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Trauma in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: restricted upgaze suggests muscle entrapment.

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 Trauma?

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.