Community ophthalmology: low vision: 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 · Community ophthalmology: low vision

Sample item

Which device benefits a patient with macular degeneration and low vision for reading?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Magnifier

Low vision aids such as hand magnifiers, telescopes and electronic magnification improve reading when central vision is lost. Rehabilitation also includes training and lighting advice.

Option by option

  • A. Bifocal contact lens

    Bifocal contact lenses are for presbyopia.

  • B. Magnifier (correct)

    Correct. Magnification helps reading.

  • C. Prism glasses

    Prisms are used for diplopia or hemianopia.

  • D. Plano lenses

    Plano lenses have no power.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Magnifier. Low vision aids such as hand magnifiers, telescopes and electronic magnification improve reading when central vision is lost.

Why is "Bifocal contact lens" not the answer?

Bifocal contact lenses are for presbyopia.

Why is "Prism glasses" not the answer?

Prisms are used for diplopia or hemianopia.

Why is "Plano lenses" not the answer?

Plano lenses have no power.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Community ophthalmology: low vision in Ophthalmology. Rehabilitation also includes training and lighting advice.

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 Community ophthalmology: low vision?

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.