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 typical fundus appearance in central retinal vein occlusion?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Widespread retinal haemorrhages with dilated veins

Central retinal vein occlusion produces venous congestion, widespread haemorrhages, cotton-wool spots, and macular oedema in a blood-and-thunder fundus.

Option by option

  • A. Peripheral retinal tear only

    Tear is a different retinal disorder.

  • B. Widespread retinal haemorrhages with dilated veins (correct)

    Correct: diffuse haemorrhagic venous congestion is characteristic.

  • C. Pale retina with cherry-red spot

    Cherry-red spot is arterial occlusion.

  • D. Isolated optic cupping

    Cupping is glaucoma.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is B, Widespread retinal haemorrhages with dilated veins. Central retinal vein occlusion produces venous congestion, widespread haemorrhages, cotton-wool spots, and macular oedema in a blood-and-thunder fundus.

Why is "Peripheral retinal tear only" not the answer?

Tear is a different retinal disorder.

Why is "Pale retina with cherry-red spot" not the answer?

Cherry-red spot is arterial occlusion.

Why is "Isolated optic cupping" not the answer?

Cupping is glaucoma.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Retina in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: diffuse haemorrhagic venous congestion is characteristic.

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.