Amblyopia: 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 · Amblyopia

Sample item

A child had a dense congenital cataract left untreated in one eye and now has poor vision in that eye despite full correction and a healthy fundus. Which type of amblyopia is this?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Deprivation amblyopia

Obstruction of the visual axis, such as cataract or ptosis, in early life prevents a formed image from reaching the retina and is the most severe form. It needs prompt removal of the obstacle.

Option by option

  • A. Anisometropic amblyopia

    Anisometropic amblyopia follows unequal refractive errors.

  • B. Deprivation amblyopia (correct)

    Correct. Visual axis obstruction in infancy causes this form.

  • C. Isoametropic amblyopia

    Isoametropic amblyopia follows high refractive errors in both eyes.

  • D. Strabismic amblyopia

    Strabismic amblyopia follows misalignment.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Deprivation amblyopia. Obstruction of the visual axis, such as cataract or ptosis, in early life prevents a formed image from reaching the retina and is the most severe form.

Why is "Anisometropic amblyopia" not the answer?

Anisometropic amblyopia follows unequal refractive errors.

Why is "Isoametropic amblyopia" not the answer?

Isoametropic amblyopia follows high refractive errors in both eyes.

Why is "Strabismic amblyopia" not the answer?

Strabismic amblyopia follows misalignment.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Amblyopia in Ophthalmology. It needs prompt removal of the obstacle.

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 Amblyopia?

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.