Ophthalmic Instruments and Their Uses
- Previous year questions on Ophthalmic Instruments and Their Uses for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Ophthalmology section of the exam.
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- 3 live questions in Ophthalmic Instruments and Their Uses.
- 2 of 3 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2019.
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- Question set last updated 19 Aug 2026.
Q1.Keratometer is used to assess:
- AThickness of cornea
- BRefractive power
- CAstigmatism
- DCurvature of cornea✓ Correct answer
Q2.Keratometry is done to assess:
- ACorneal sensation
- BCorneal endothelium
- CCorneal thickness
- DCurvature of cornea✓ Correct answer
Q3.Stenopic slit is used for all except-
- AFincham's test
- BDetermine the axis of cylinder
- CCorneal tattooing✓ Correct answer
- DIridectomy
Answer key
Q1: D. Curvature of cornea; Q2: D. Curvature of cornea; Q3: C. Corneal tattooing.
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