Retina: detachment predisposition: 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 · Retina: detachment predisposition

Sample item

Which retinal degeneration is most commonly associated with rhegmatogenous detachment in myopes?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Lattice degeneration

Lattice degeneration is a peripheral vitreoretinal degeneration with thin retina and round holes, and strong vitreoretinal adhesion at its margins. Prophylactic laser may be given for symptomatic tears.

Option by option

  • A. Cystoid degeneration only

    Cystoid degeneration rarely causes detachment.

  • B. Paving stone degeneration

    Paving stone degeneration is largely benign.

  • C. Drusen

    Drusen relate to macular degeneration.

  • D. Lattice degeneration (correct)

    Correct. Lattice is the key predisposing lesion.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Lattice degeneration. Lattice degeneration is a peripheral vitreoretinal degeneration with thin retina and round holes, and strong vitreoretinal adhesion at its margins.

Why is "Cystoid degeneration only" not the answer?

Cystoid degeneration rarely causes detachment.

Why is "Paving stone degeneration" not the answer?

Paving stone degeneration is largely benign.

Why is "Drusen" not the answer?

Drusen relate to macular degeneration.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Retina: detachment predisposition in Ophthalmology. Prophylactic laser may be given for symptomatic tears.

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 Retina: detachment predisposition?

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.