Cornea: 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 · Cornea

Sample item

Branching fluorescein-staining lesion suggests what?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Herpes simplex keratitis

This item reviews Cornea; Herpes simplex keratitis is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Option by option

  • A. Pterygium

    Pterygium is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • B. Glaucoma

    Glaucoma is unsupported by the key findings.

  • C. Cataract

    Cataract does not fit the clinical pattern.

  • D. Herpes simplex keratitis (correct)

    Correct. Herpes simplex keratitis matches the defining feature.

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 D, Herpes simplex keratitis. This item reviews Cornea; Herpes simplex keratitis is the best answer because it directly fits the described ENT or eye pattern.

Why is "Pterygium" not the answer?

Pterygium is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Glaucoma" not the answer?

Glaucoma is unsupported by the key findings.

Why is "Cataract" not the answer?

Cataract does not fit the clinical pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cornea in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Herpes simplex keratitis matches the defining feature.

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 Cornea?

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.