Cornea: donor contraindications: 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 · Cornea: donor contraindications

Sample item

Which condition is an absolute contraindication to using a donor cornea?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Rabies

Corneas from donors with rabies, HIV, active hepatitis B or C, septicaemia, leukaemia and certain CNS infections are rejected. Age and common diseases such as diabetes or hypertension are not contraindications.

Option by option

  • A. Hypertension

    Hypertension does not preclude donation.

  • B. Old age

    Older age is not a contraindication, though endothelial counts matter.

  • C. Rabies (correct)

    Correct. Rabies is a standard absolute contraindication.

  • D. Diabetes mellitus

    Diabetes does not preclude donation.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Rabies. Corneas from donors with rabies, HIV, active hepatitis B or C, septicaemia, leukaemia and certain CNS infections are rejected.

Why is "Hypertension" not the answer?

Hypertension does not preclude donation.

Why is "Old age" not the answer?

Older age is not a contraindication, though endothelial counts matter.

Why is "Diabetes mellitus" not the answer?

Diabetes does not preclude donation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cornea: donor contraindications in Ophthalmology. Age and common diseases such as diabetes or hypertension are not contraindications.

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 Cornea: donor contraindications?

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.