Anterior uveitis: 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 · Anterior uveitis

Sample item

Which symptom is especially characteristic of anterior uveitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Photophobia with ciliary injection

Anterior uveitis commonly causes photophobia, ocular ache, blurred vision, and circumcorneal injection because inflammation of the iris and ciliary body makes pupillary movement painful.

Option by option

  • A. Photophobia with ciliary injection (correct)

    Correct: photophobia with ciliary flush is typical of anterior uveitis.

  • B. Sudden complete hearing loss

    Hearing loss does not localize to the anterior uvea.

  • C. Painless morning discharge only

    Morning discharge without pain is more consistent with uncomplicated conjunctivitis.

  • D. Unilateral calf swelling

    Calf swelling suggests a vascular rather than ocular problem.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is A, Photophobia with ciliary injection. Anterior uveitis commonly causes photophobia, ocular ache, blurred vision, and circumcorneal injection because inflammation of the iris and ciliary body makes pupillary movement painful.

Why is "Sudden complete hearing loss" not the answer?

Hearing loss does not localize to the anterior uvea.

Why is "Painless morning discharge only" not the answer?

Morning discharge without pain is more consistent with uncomplicated conjunctivitis.

Why is "Unilateral calf swelling" not the answer?

Calf swelling suggests a vascular rather than ocular problem.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Anterior uveitis in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: photophobia with ciliary flush is typical of anterior uveitis.

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 Anterior uveitis?

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.