Trauma: hyphaema: 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 · Trauma: hyphaema

Sample item

A child hit by a ball has blood layered in the anterior chamber. Which complication is most dreaded in the first week?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Rebleeding

Secondary haemorrhage typically occurs on days 2 to 5, with raised IOP and corneal blood staining. Management includes rest, head elevation, a shield, cycloplegics and avoiding aspirin and NSAIDs.

Option by option

  • A. Corneal dystrophy

    Corneal dystrophy is not a result.

  • B. Rebleeding (correct)

    Correct. Rebleeding is the major risk.

  • C. Cataract only

    Cataract is a later complication.

  • D. Optic neuritis

    Optic neuritis is not typical.

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.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Rebleeding. Secondary haemorrhage typically occurs on days 2 to 5, with raised IOP and corneal blood staining.

Why is "Corneal dystrophy" not the answer?

Corneal dystrophy is not a result.

Why is "Cataract only" not the answer?

Cataract is a later complication.

Why is "Optic neuritis" not the answer?

Optic neuritis is not typical.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Trauma: hyphaema in Ophthalmology. Management includes rest, head elevation, a shield, cycloplegics and avoiding aspirin and NSAIDs.

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 Trauma: hyphaema?

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.