Vitreous: haemorrhage management: 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 · Vitreous: haemorrhage management

Sample item

A patient has a dense vitreous haemorrhage with no view of the fundus. What is the most important reason to do ultrasonography?

ATo examine the corneaBTo measure IOPCTo assess colour visionDTo exclude retinal detachment

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The answer and the reasoning

D. To exclude retinal detachment

B-scan allows identification of retinal tears or detachment when the fundus view is blocked. Occult detachment changes management, requiring early surgery.

Option by option

A. To examine the cornea
The cornea is examined by slit lamp.
B. To measure IOP
Ultrasound does not measure IOP.
C. To assess colour vision
Ultrasound does not test colour vision.
D. To exclude retinal detachment (correct)
Correct. B-scan rules out detachment behind the blood.

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Questions about this Ophthalmology question

What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, To exclude retinal detachment. B-scan allows identification of retinal tears or detachment when the fundus view is blocked.

Why is "To examine the cornea" not the answer?

The cornea is examined by slit lamp.

Why is "To measure IOP" not the answer?

Ultrasound does not measure IOP.

Why is "To assess colour vision" not the answer?

Ultrasound does not test colour vision.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Vitreous: haemorrhage management in Ophthalmology. Occult detachment changes management, requiring early surgery.

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 Vitreous: haemorrhage management?

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.