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 finding suggests optic neuritis?

APainless eyelid itchBMild halitosisCWatery eye onlyDPainful loss of vision on eye movement

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Painful loss of vision on eye movement

The defining Neuro-ophthalmology relationship supports Painful loss of vision on eye movement; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Option by option

A. Painless eyelid itch
Painless eyelid itch does not explain the stated neuro-ophthalmology feature.
B. Mild halitosis
Mild halitosis is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.
C. Watery eye only
Watery eye only can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.
D. Painful loss of vision on eye movement (correct)
Correct. Painful loss of vision on eye movement directly fits the key clue in the scenario.

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Questions about this Ophthalmology question

What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Painful loss of vision on eye movement. The defining Neuro-ophthalmology relationship supports Painful loss of vision on eye movement; it is the option that directly accounts for the examination finding or clinical priority in this sample.

Why is "Painless eyelid itch" not the answer?

Painless eyelid itch does not explain the stated neuro-ophthalmology feature.

Why is "Mild halitosis" not the answer?

Mild halitosis is unsupported by the symptom pattern or examination result.

Why is "Watery eye only" not the answer?

Watery eye only can be relevant elsewhere but is not the best conclusion here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neuro-ophthalmology in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Painful loss of vision on eye movement directly fits the key clue in the scenario.

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.