Paediatric ophthalmology: 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 · Paediatric ophthalmology

Sample item

Why is amblyopia treatment most effective in early childhood?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Visual cortical development remains plastic during the sensitive period

Amblyopia responds best while visual pathways are still developing, so correcting refractive error or strabismus early can prevent permanent reduced vision.

Option by option

  • A. The adult lens is too small for treatment

    Lens size is not the reason treatment effectiveness declines.

  • B. Visual cortical development remains plastic during the sensitive period (correct)

    Correct: cortical plasticity allows early visual rehabilitation.

  • C. Amblyopia always resolves spontaneously at puberty

    Untreated amblyopia often persists beyond the sensitive period.

  • D. Children cannot wear corrective glasses

    Children can and should wear indicated glasses.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Visual cortical development remains plastic during the sensitive period. Amblyopia responds best while visual pathways are still developing, so correcting refractive error or strabismus early can prevent permanent reduced vision.

Why is "The adult lens is too small for treatment" not the answer?

Lens size is not the reason treatment effectiveness declines.

Why is "Amblyopia always resolves spontaneously at puberty" not the answer?

Untreated amblyopia often persists beyond the sensitive period.

Why is "Children cannot wear corrective glasses" not the answer?

Children can and should wear indicated glasses.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Paediatric ophthalmology in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: cortical plasticity allows early visual rehabilitation.

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 Paediatric ophthalmology?

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.