Uvea: 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 · Uvea

Sample item

A patient has a painful red eye with photophobia, ciliary congestion, a small irregular pupil and keratic precipitates. What is the diagnosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Anterior uveitis

Cells and flare in the anterior chamber, keratic precipitates and a sluggish small pupil with ciliary flush indicate anterior uveitis. Treatment is with topical steroids and cycloplegics.

Option by option

  • A. Episcleritis

    Episcleritis is mild, usually painless redness.

  • B. Acute angle-closure glaucoma

    Angle-closure gives a mid-dilated, fixed pupil and a hard eye.

  • C. Anterior uveitis (correct)

    Correct.

  • D. Acute conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis gives a diffuse redness with discharge and normal vision.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is C, Anterior uveitis. Cells and flare in the anterior chamber, keratic precipitates and a sluggish small pupil with ciliary flush indicate anterior uveitis.

Why is "Episcleritis" not the answer?

Episcleritis is mild, usually painless redness.

Why is "Acute angle-closure glaucoma" not the answer?

Angle-closure gives a mid-dilated, fixed pupil and a hard eye.

Why is "Acute conjunctivitis" not the answer?

Conjunctivitis gives a diffuse redness with discharge and normal vision.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Uvea in Ophthalmology. Treatment is with topical steroids and cycloplegics.

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 Uvea?

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.