Retina: 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 · Retina

Sample item

What condition causes central retinal vision distortion in older adults?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Macular degeneration

Macular degeneration affects the macula, the retinal region responsible for central detailed vision, producing distortion and difficulty reading or recognizing faces.

Option by option

  • A. Otitis media

    Otitis media is a middle-ear infection.

  • B. Tonsillitis

    Tonsillitis is inflammation of palatine tonsils.

  • C. Macular degeneration (correct)

    Correct: macular degeneration affects central macular vision.

  • D. Sinusitis

    Sinusitis is inflammation of paranasal sinuses.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Macular degeneration. Macular degeneration affects the macula, the retinal region responsible for central detailed vision, producing distortion and difficulty reading or recognizing faces.

Why is "Otitis media" not the answer?

Otitis media is a middle-ear infection.

Why is "Tonsillitis" not the answer?

Tonsillitis is inflammation of palatine tonsils.

Why is "Sinusitis" not the answer?

Sinusitis is inflammation of paranasal sinuses.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Retina in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: macular degeneration affects central macular vision.

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 Retina?

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.