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 symptom can suggest retinal detachment?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

C. Flashes and curtain-like shadow

Retinal detachment can cause flashes, new floaters, and a spreading curtain or shadow as detached retina no longer contributes to the visual field.

Option by option

  • A. Sore throat

    Sore throat is unrelated to retinal position.

  • B. Itchy eyelids only

    Itchy eyelids usually reflect surface allergy or irritation.

  • C. Flashes and curtain-like shadow (correct)

    Correct: flashes with curtain-like field loss suggests detachment.

  • D. Ear fullness

    Ear fullness is an otologic symptom.

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, Flashes and curtain-like shadow. Retinal detachment can cause flashes, new floaters, and a spreading curtain or shadow as detached retina no longer contributes to the visual field.

Why is "Sore throat" not the answer?

Sore throat is unrelated to retinal position.

Why is "Itchy eyelids only" not the answer?

Itchy eyelids usually reflect surface allergy or irritation.

Why is "Ear fullness" not the answer?

Ear fullness is an otologic symptom.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Retina in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: flashes with curtain-like field loss suggests detachment.

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.