Diabetic retinopathy: PDR treatment: 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 · Diabetic retinopathy: PDR treatment

Sample item

Which treatment is standard for high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Panretinal photocoagulation

PRP ablates ischaemic peripheral retina, decreasing VEGF production and causing regression of new vessels. Anti-VEGF injections are an alternative or adjunct.

Option by option

  • A. Topical steroids

    Topical steroids do not treat retinal ischaemia.

  • B. Scleral buckling

    Buckling treats detachments.

  • C. Panretinal photocoagulation (correct)

    Correct. PRP is the established treatment.

  • D. Focal laser alone

    Focal laser treats macular oedema.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Panretinal photocoagulation. PRP ablates ischaemic peripheral retina, decreasing VEGF production and causing regression of new vessels.

Why is "Topical steroids" not the answer?

Topical steroids do not treat retinal ischaemia.

Why is "Scleral buckling" not the answer?

Buckling treats detachments.

Why is "Focal laser alone" not the answer?

Focal laser treats macular oedema.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Diabetic retinopathy: PDR treatment in Ophthalmology. Anti-VEGF injections are an alternative or adjunct.

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 Diabetic retinopathy: PDR treatment?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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