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

What is a subconjunctival hemorrhage?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Localized blood under conjunctiva

A subconjunctival hemorrhage is a sharply demarcated red patch caused by blood beneath the transparent conjunctiva and usually resolves spontaneously.

Option by option

  • A. Corneal ulcer

    Corneal ulcer is an epithelial defect with stromal inflammation.

  • B. Localized blood under conjunctiva (correct)

    Correct: blood under conjunctiva produces a bright red superficial patch.

  • C. Bleeding into vitreous

    Vitreous hemorrhage causes floaters or loss of vision within the eye.

  • D. Retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment separates retina from its supporting tissue.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Localized blood under conjunctiva. A subconjunctival hemorrhage is a sharply demarcated red patch caused by blood beneath the transparent conjunctiva and usually resolves spontaneously.

Why is "Corneal ulcer" not the answer?

Corneal ulcer is an epithelial defect with stromal inflammation.

Why is "Bleeding into vitreous" not the answer?

Vitreous hemorrhage causes floaters or loss of vision within the eye.

Why is "Retinal detachment" not the answer?

Retinal detachment separates retina from its supporting tissue.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Conjunctiva in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: blood under conjunctiva produces a bright red superficial patch.

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.