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 retinal lesion defines proliferative diabetic retinopathy?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Neovascularization

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is defined by fragile new retinal or disc vessels, which can bleed or cause tractional retinal detachment.

Option by option

  • A. Optic disc cupping

    Cupping is a glaucoma sign.

  • B. Microaneurysm only

    Microaneurysms occur in non-proliferative disease.

  • C. Drusen

    Drusen are associated with macular degeneration.

  • D. Neovascularization (correct)

    Correct: new vessels define proliferative disease.

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, Neovascularization. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is defined by fragile new retinal or disc vessels, which can bleed or cause tractional retinal detachment.

Why is "Optic disc cupping" not the answer?

Cupping is a glaucoma sign.

Why is "Microaneurysm only" not the answer?

Microaneurysms occur in non-proliferative disease.

Why is "Drusen" not the answer?

Drusen are associated with macular degeneration.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Retina in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: new vessels define proliferative disease.

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.