Conjunctival disorders: 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 · Conjunctival disorders

Sample item

Which presentation is most consistent with allergic conjunctivitis?

ASevere unilateral eye pain with reduced visionBA fixed irregular pupil after traumaCBilateral itchy watery red eyesDFlashes and a curtain over vision

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Bilateral itchy watery red eyes

Allergic conjunctivitis is usually bilateral and causes prominent itch, watery discharge, redness, and chemosis after allergen exposure; significant pain or visual loss suggests another diagnosis requiring urgent review.

Option by option

A. Severe unilateral eye pain with reduced vision
Painful reduced vision is not typical and can indicate a corneal or intraocular emergency.
B. A fixed irregular pupil after trauma
An irregular traumatic pupil needs urgent ocular assessment.
C. Bilateral itchy watery red eyes (correct)
Correct: bilateral itch and watery redness fit allergic conjunctivitis.
D. Flashes and a curtain over vision
Flashes with a curtain raise concern for retinal detachment.

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Questions about this Ophthalmology question

What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Bilateral itchy watery red eyes. Allergic conjunctivitis is usually bilateral and causes prominent itch, watery discharge, redness, and chemosis after allergen exposure; significant pain or visual loss suggests another diagnosis requiring urgent review.

Why is "Severe unilateral eye pain with reduced vision" not the answer?

Painful reduced vision is not typical and can indicate a corneal or intraocular emergency.

Why is "A fixed irregular pupil after trauma" not the answer?

An irregular traumatic pupil needs urgent ocular assessment.

Why is "Flashes and a curtain over vision" not the answer?

Flashes with a curtain raise concern for retinal detachment.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Conjunctival disorders in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: bilateral itch and watery redness fit allergic conjunctivitis.

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 Conjunctival disorders?

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.