Retinal Vascular Disease and Retinal Detachment
- Previous year questions on Retinal Vascular Disease and Retinal Detachment for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Ophthalmology section of the exam.
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- 43 live questions in Retinal Vascular Disease and Retinal Detachment.
- 4 of 43 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2019, 2020.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Cause of sudden loss of vision in a diabetic is due to:
- ANeovascular glaucoma
- BCentral retinal artery occlusion
- CVitreous hemorrhage✓ Correct answer
- DNone of the above
Q2.Lattice degeneration seen in
- AHypermetropia
- BAnisocoria
- CGlaucoma
- DMyopia✓ Correct answer
Q3.Most common cause of rubeosis iridis is
- AVitreous hemorrhage
- BCRVO
- CCRAO
- DDiabetes mellitus✓ Correct answer
Q4.Cherry red spot is seen in all of the following except
- ASpranger disease
- BFarber disease
- CRetinitis pigmentosa✓ Correct answer
- DCentral retinal artery thrombosis
Q5.Exudative retinal detachment is seen in?
- AHigh myopia
- BPre eclampsia✓ Correct answer
- CChorioretinal degeneration
- DPenetrating injuries to the eye
Q6.Ophthalmic exam to screen for retinopathy of prematurity is mandatory for newborns with birth weight less than
- A1000 grams
- B1500 grams✓ Correct answer
- C2000 grams
- D2500 grams
Q7.All of the following are true for retinopathy of prematurity except
- AOccurs in premature infants due to late crying✓ Correct answer
- BDue to hypoxia there occurs neovascularization followed by fibroproliferation
- CEnd result is bilateral blindness
- DBlindness can be prevented by early diagnosis and ablation of vascular premature retina with cryotherapy or photocoagulation
Q8.Soft exudates are most commonly associated with
- ABackground diabetic retinopathy
- BCoat's disease
- CEales' disease
- DHypertensive retinopathy✓ Correct answer
Q9.Shifting fluid sign is seen in:
- AExudative retinal detachment✓ Correct answer
- BTractional retinal detachment
- CRhegmatogenous retinal detachment
- DRetinal hole
Q10.For a neonate with Threshold Retinopathy of prematurity, most appropriate Rx would be
- APhotocoagulation✓ Correct answer
- BLess O2 flow
- CSurgery
- DAntioxidants
Answer key
Q1: C. Vitreous hemorrhage; Q2: D. Myopia; Q3: D. Diabetes mellitus; Q4: C. Retinitis pigmentosa; Q5: B. Pre eclampsia; Q6: B. 1500 grams; Q7: A. Occurs in premature infants due to late crying; Q8: D. Hypertensive retinopathy; Q9: A. Exudative retinal detachment; Q10: A. Photocoagulation.
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