Conjunctiva: epidemic keratoconjunctivitis: 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 · Conjunctiva: epidemic keratoconjunctivitis

Sample item

Which feature distinguishes epidemic keratoconjunctivitis from simple viral conjunctivitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Subepithelial corneal infiltrates that may reduce vision for weeks

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is due to adenovirus types 8 and 19 and is highly contagious. Subepithelial infiltrates appear in the second week and can cause blurring and glare for weeks.

Option by option

  • A. Pseudomembrane never forming

    Membranes and pseudomembranes can form in this condition.

  • B. Dendritic corneal ulcers with terminal bulbs

    Dendritic ulcers with terminal bulbs indicate herpes simplex keratitis.

  • C. Absence of a preauricular node

    A tender preauricular node is typical.

  • D. Subepithelial corneal infiltrates that may reduce vision for weeks (correct)

    Correct. Subepithelial infiltrates are the hallmark corneal complication.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Subepithelial corneal infiltrates that may reduce vision for weeks. Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is due to adenovirus types 8 and 19 and is highly contagious.

Why is "Pseudomembrane never forming" not the answer?

Membranes and pseudomembranes can form in this condition.

Why is "Dendritic corneal ulcers with terminal bulbs" not the answer?

Dendritic ulcers with terminal bulbs indicate herpes simplex keratitis.

Why is "Absence of a preauricular node" not the answer?

A tender preauricular node is typical.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Conjunctiva: epidemic keratoconjunctivitis in Ophthalmology. Subepithelial infiltrates appear in the second week and can cause blurring and glare for weeks.

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 Conjunctiva: epidemic keratoconjunctivitis?

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.