Cataract: hypermature: 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 · Cataract: hypermature

Sample item

A hypermature cataract with shrunken cortex and a nucleus that sinks inferiorly within the liquefied cortex is called what?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Morgagnian cataract

In a Morgagnian cataract the cortex liquefies and the hard nucleus sinks with changes of position. It can leak lens protein and cause phacolytic glaucoma.

Option by option

  • A. Morgagnian cataract (correct)

    Correct. A sunken nucleus in milky cortex defines this type.

  • B. Lamellar cataract

    Lamellar cataract is congenital, in a layer.

  • C. Complicated cataract

    Complicated cataract arises from other eye disease such as uveitis.

  • D. Membranous cataract

    Membranous cataract is a congenital or post-traumatic fibrous remnant.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is A, Morgagnian cataract. In a Morgagnian cataract the cortex liquefies and the hard nucleus sinks with changes of position.

Why is "Lamellar cataract" not the answer?

Lamellar cataract is congenital, in a layer.

Why is "Complicated cataract" not the answer?

Complicated cataract arises from other eye disease such as uveitis.

Why is "Membranous cataract" not the answer?

Membranous cataract is a congenital or post-traumatic fibrous remnant.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cataract: hypermature in Ophthalmology. It can leak lens protein and cause phacolytic glaucoma.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. 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 Cataract: hypermature?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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