Glaucoma: Posner-Schlossman: 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.

Try it

Ophthalmology · Glaucoma: Posner-Schlossman

Sample item

A middle-aged man has recurrent unilateral episodes of markedly raised IOP with mild discomfort, few keratic precipitates and an open angle. What is the diagnosis?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Glaucomatocyclitic crisis

Posner-Schlossman syndrome is a self-limiting recurrent hypertensive anterior uveitis, often linked to cytomegalovirus. Treatment is topical steroids and IOP-lowering drugs.

Option by option

  • A. Neovascular glaucoma

    Neovascular glaucoma has rubeosis.

  • B. Glaucomatocyclitic crisis (correct)

    Correct. Recurrent open-angle pressure spikes with few KPs identify this condition.

  • C. Phacolytic glaucoma

    Phacolytic glaucoma has a hypermature cataract.

  • D. Acute angle closure

    Angle closure has a closed angle with a mid-dilated pupil.

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.

More Ophthalmology questions

Questions about this Ophthalmology question

What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Glaucomatocyclitic crisis. Posner-Schlossman syndrome is a self-limiting recurrent hypertensive anterior uveitis, often linked to cytomegalovirus.

Why is "Neovascular glaucoma" not the answer?

Neovascular glaucoma has rubeosis.

Why is "Phacolytic glaucoma" not the answer?

Phacolytic glaucoma has a hypermature cataract.

Why is "Acute angle closure" not the answer?

Angle closure has a closed angle with a mid-dilated pupil.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Glaucoma: Posner-Schlossman in Ophthalmology. Treatment is topical steroids and IOP-lowering drugs.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. 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 Glaucoma: Posner-Schlossman?

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.