Ocular pharmacology: 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 · Ocular pharmacology

Sample item

Why are dilating drops used before fundus examination?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Improve view of retina through larger pupil

Mydriatic drops enlarge the pupil, allowing wider visualization of retina, macula, and peripheral fundus during dilated examination.

Option by option

  • A. Lower intraocular pressure immediately

    They may raise pressure in narrow angles.

  • B. Treat bacterial conjunctivitis

    They are not antibiotics.

  • C. Strengthen corneal epithelium

    They do not directly repair cornea.

  • D. Improve view of retina through larger pupil (correct)

    Correct: dilation improves retinal view.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Improve view of retina through larger pupil. Mydriatic drops enlarge the pupil, allowing wider visualization of retina, macula, and peripheral fundus during dilated examination.

Why is "Lower intraocular pressure immediately" not the answer?

They may raise pressure in narrow angles.

Why is "Treat bacterial conjunctivitis" not the answer?

They are not antibiotics.

Why is "Strengthen corneal epithelium" not the answer?

They do not directly repair cornea.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Ocular pharmacology in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: dilation improves retinal view.

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 Ocular pharmacology?

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.