Conjunctiva: 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 · Conjunctiva

Sample item

Which ultraviolet-associated ocular-surface lesion grows from conjunctiva across the limbus toward the cornea?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Fibrovascular conjunctival growth onto cornea

A pterygium is a wing-shaped fibrovascular conjunctival growth that can extend onto the cornea, often associated with chronic ultraviolet exposure.

Option by option

  • A. Fibrovascular conjunctival growth onto cornea (correct)

    Correct: pterygium grows from conjunctiva onto cornea.

  • B. Retinal tear

    Retinal tear occurs in the posterior segment, not conjunctiva.

  • C. Eyelid abscess

    Eyelid abscess is a localized infection of lid tissue.

  • D. Lens opacity

    Lens opacity is a cataract.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is A, Fibrovascular conjunctival growth onto cornea. A pterygium is a wing-shaped fibrovascular conjunctival growth that can extend onto the cornea, often associated with chronic ultraviolet exposure.

Why is "Retinal tear" not the answer?

Retinal tear occurs in the posterior segment, not conjunctiva.

Why is "Eyelid abscess" not the answer?

Eyelid abscess is a localized infection of lid tissue.

Why is "Lens opacity" not the answer?

Lens opacity is a cataract.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Conjunctiva in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: pterygium grows from conjunctiva onto cornea.

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 Conjunctiva?

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.