Cornea: 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 · Cornea

Sample item

What symptom is common in corneal inflammation?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Photophobia

Corneal inflammation exposes dense sensory innervation and commonly produces pain, tearing, photophobia, and reduced vision depending on severity.

Option by option

  • A. Dysphagia

    Dysphagia is a swallowing symptom.

  • B. Hearing loss

    Hearing loss is unrelated to corneal pathology.

  • C. Painless peripheral loss

    Painless field loss suggests retinal or optic nerve disease.

  • D. Photophobia (correct)

    Correct: photophobia is common with corneal irritation or inflammation.

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 D, Photophobia. Corneal inflammation exposes dense sensory innervation and commonly produces pain, tearing, photophobia, and reduced vision depending on severity.

Why is "Dysphagia" not the answer?

Dysphagia is a swallowing symptom.

Why is "Hearing loss" not the answer?

Hearing loss is unrelated to corneal pathology.

Why is "Painless peripheral loss" not the answer?

Painless field loss suggests retinal or optic nerve disease.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cornea in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: photophobia is common with corneal irritation or inflammation.

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 Cornea?

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.