Glaucoma: 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 · Glaucoma

Sample item

What can lower intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Topical pressure-lowering medication

Topical medications can reduce aqueous production or enhance outflow, thereby lowering intraocular pressure and reducing the risk of optic nerve damage.

Option by option

  • A. Ear syringing

    Ear syringing treats cerumen and has no ocular pressure effect.

  • B. Topical pressure-lowering medication (correct)

    Correct: topical agents lower pressure by reducing production or improving outflow.

  • C. Oral glucose

    Oral glucose does not treat raised intraocular pressure.

  • D. Mydriatic drops only

    Mydriatic drops can narrow angles in susceptible patients.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Topical pressure-lowering medication. Topical medications can reduce aqueous production or enhance outflow, thereby lowering intraocular pressure and reducing the risk of optic nerve damage.

Why is "Ear syringing" not the answer?

Ear syringing treats cerumen and has no ocular pressure effect.

Why is "Oral glucose" not the answer?

Oral glucose does not treat raised intraocular pressure.

Why is "Mydriatic drops only" not the answer?

Mydriatic drops can narrow angles in susceptible patients.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Glaucoma in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: topical agents lower pressure by reducing production or improving outflow.

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 Glaucoma?

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.