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 is the hallmark symptom of wet age-related macular degeneration?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. New central distortion or straight lines appearing bent

Neovascular macular degeneration can cause rapid central metamorphopsia or visual loss from choroidal neovascularization and macular fluid or bleeding.

Option by option

  • A. Painless peripheral curtain after trauma

    Peripheral curtain suggests retinal detachment.

  • B. Purulent conjunctival discharge

    Discharge suggests conjunctivitis.

  • C. New central distortion or straight lines appearing bent (correct)

    Correct: central distortion is a macular warning sign.

  • D. Vertical diplopia on stairs

    Vertical diplopia suggests trochlear palsy.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, New central distortion or straight lines appearing bent. Neovascular macular degeneration can cause rapid central metamorphopsia or visual loss from choroidal neovascularization and macular fluid or bleeding.

Why is "Painless peripheral curtain after trauma" not the answer?

Peripheral curtain suggests retinal detachment.

Why is "Purulent conjunctival discharge" not the answer?

Discharge suggests conjunctivitis.

Why is "Vertical diplopia on stairs" not the answer?

Vertical diplopia suggests trochlear palsy.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Retina in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: central distortion is a macular warning sign.

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.