Neuro-ophthalmology: 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 · Neuro-ophthalmology

Sample item

What cranial nerve carries visual impulses to the brain?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Optic nerve

The finding is best explained by Optic nerve; this is the key Neuro-ophthalmology principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Trigeminal nerve

    Trigeminal nerve does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

  • B. Optic nerve (correct)

    Correct. Optic nerve is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

  • C. Oculomotor nerve

    Oculomotor nerve does not account for the defining neuro-ophthalmology feature.

  • D. Facial nerve

    Facial nerve can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Optic nerve. The finding is best explained by Optic nerve; this is the key Neuro-ophthalmology principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Why is "Trigeminal nerve" not the answer?

Trigeminal nerve does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

Why is "Oculomotor nerve" not the answer?

Oculomotor nerve does not account for the defining neuro-ophthalmology feature.

Why is "Facial nerve" not the answer?

Facial nerve can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neuro-ophthalmology in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Optic nerve is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

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 Neuro-ophthalmology?

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.