Description : Topical atropine is contraindicated in: a. Retinoscopy in children b. Iridocyclitis c. Corneal ulcer d. Primary angle closure glaucoma
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : Which laser is used for capsulotomy? a. Diode laser b. Carbon dioxide laser c. Excimer laser d. ND: YAG laser
Description : After 48 hours of a cataract extraction operation, a patient complained of ocular pain and visual loss. On examination, this eye looked red with ciliary injection, corneal oedema and absent red ... a. Secondary glaucoma. b. Anterior uveitis. c. Bacterial endophthalmitis. d. Acute conjunctivitis
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : Patching of the eye is contraindicated in: a. Corneal abrasion b. Bacterial corneal ulcer c. Mucopurulent conjunctivitis d. After glaucoma surgery
Description : You have been referred a case of open angle glaucoma. Which of the following would be an important point in diagnosing the case? a. Shallow anterior chamber b. Optic disc cupping c. Narrow angle d. visual acuity and refractive error
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : All the following associated open angle glaucoma include all the following except: a. Roenne’s nasal step b. Enlarged blind spot c. Generalized depression of isopters d. Loss of central fields e. Tubular vision
Description : Primary optic atrophy results from: a. Retinal disease b. Chronic glaucoma c. Papilledema d. Neurological disease
Description : 100 days glaucoma is seen in: a. Central Retinal Artery Occlusion b. Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion c. Central Retinal Vein Occlusion d. Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Description : Neovascular glaucoma follows: a. Thrombosis of central retinal vein b. Acute congestive glaucoma c. Staphylococcal infection d. Hypertension
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Lens induced glaucoma is least likely to occur in: a. Intumescent cataract. b. Anterior lens dislocation, c. Posterior subcapsular cataract d. Posterior lens dislocation
Description : Phakolytic glaucoma is best treated by: a. Fistulizing operation b. Cataract extraction c. Cyclo-destructive procedure d. Miotics and Beta blockers
Description : Commonest cause of posterior staphyloma is: a. Glaucoma b. Retinal detachment c. Iridocyclitis d. High myopia
Description : Topical steroids are contraindicated in a case of viral corneal ulcer for fear of: a. Secondary glaucoma b. Cortical cataract. c. Corneal perforation d. Secondary viral infection.
Description : A female patient 18 years old, who is contact lens wearer since two years, is complaining of redness, lacrimation and foreign body sensation of both eyes. On examination, visual acuity ... uveitis. b. Giant papillary conjunctivitis. c. Bacterial corneal ulcer. d. Acute congestive glaucoma
Description : Ptosis and mydriasis are seen in: a. Facial palsy b. Peripheral neuritis c. Oculomotor palsy d. Sympathetic palsy
Description : Currently, the first choice drug for open angle glaucoma is: A. Miotic eye drops B. Ocular α2 adrenergic agonists C. Ocular prostaglandin analogues D. Ocular β adrenergic blockers
Last Answer : D. Ocular β adrenergic blockers
Description : Which type of glaucoma presents an ocular emergency? a) Acute angle-closure glaucoma Acute angle-closure glaucoma results in rapid progressive visual impairment. b) Normal tension glaucoma Normal tension ... is treated initially with topical medications, with oral medications added at a later time.
Last Answer : a) Acute angle-closure glaucoma Acute angle-closure glaucoma results in rapid progressive visual impairment.
Description : The site of action of miotics for therapeutic effect in angle closure glaucoma is: A. Canal of Schlemm B. Ciliary body C. Ciliary muscle D. Sphincter pupillae muscle
Last Answer : D. Sphincter pupillae muscle
Description : All the following are extraocular muscle of eye except: a. Superior rectus b. Ciliary muscle c. Inferior oblique d. Superior oblique
Description : In complete third nerve paralysis the direction of the affected eye in the primary position is: a. Inward b. Outward c. Outward and up d. Outward and down
Description : All are seen in 3rd nerve palsy except: a. Ptosis b. Diplopia c. Miosis d. Outwards eye deviation
Description : A male patient 30 years old with visual acuity of 6/6 in both eyes. Twelve hours ago he presented with drop of vision of the left eye. On examination, visual acuity was 6/6 in the ... : a. Raised intra cranial pressure b. Raised ocular tension c. Central retinal artery occlusion d. Optic neuritis
Description : Retro-bulbar optic neuritis is characterized by: a. Marked swelling of the optic disc. b. Impaired direct light reflex in the affected eye c. Impaired consensual light reflex in the affected eye d. Normal visual acuity
Description : Amaurotic cat's eye reflex is seen in: a. Papilloedema b. Retinoblastoma c. Papillitis d. Retinitis
Description : The commonest cause of unilateral exophthalmos is: a. Thyroid eye disease b. Lacrimal gland tumour c. Orbital cellulitis d. Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Description : Schirmer’s test is used for diagnosing: a. Dry eye b. Infective keratitis c. Watering eyes d. Horner’s syndrome
Description : A 30 years old male presents with a history of injury to the eye with a leaf 5 days ago and pain, photophobia and redness of the eye for 2 days. What would be the most likely pathology? a. Anterior uveitis b. Conjunctivitis c. Fungal corneal ulcer d. Corneal laceration
Description : The best treatment for amblyopia is: a. Orthoptic exercises b. Occlusion c. Surgery d. Best treat after age 10 years
Description : 3 months old infant with watering lacrimal sac on pressing causes regurgitation of mucopus material. What is the appropriate treatment? a. Dacryocystorhinostomy b. Probing c. Probing with syringing d. Massage with antibiotics up to age of 6 months e. Dacryocystectomy
Description : The effective treatment of dendritic ulcer of the cornea is: a. Surface anesthesia b. Local corticosteroids c. Systemic corticosteroids d. Acyclovir ointment
Description : A 12 years old boy receiving long term treatment for spring catarrh, developed defective vision in both eyes. The likely cause is: a. Posterior subcapsular cataract b. Retinopathy of prematurity c. Optic neuritis d. Vitreous hemorrhage
Description : Which type of laser is the simplest to modulate directly by changing its excitation? a. Semiconductor b. Ruby c. Helium-neon d. Neodymium-YAG
Last Answer : a. Semiconductor
Description : Which laser emits light in the visible range 400 to 700 nm? a. Argon-ion b. Nitrogen c. Carbon-dioxide d. Neodymium-YAG
Last Answer : a. Argon-ion
Description : Which type of laser is the simplest to modulate directly by changing its excitation? ∙ a. Semiconductor ∙ b. Ruby ∙ c. Helium-neon ∙ d. Neodymium-YAG
Description : Which laser emits light in the visible range 400 to 700 nm? ∙ a. Argon-ion ∙ b. Nitrogen ∙ c. Carbon-dioxide ∙ d. Neodymium-YAG
Last Answer : Semiconductor
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning excessive scarring processes? a. Keloids occur randomly regardless of gender or race b. Hypertrophic scars and keloid are histologically different ... scar can be useful in certain situations such as a wound closed by secondary intention
Last Answer : Answer: d True keloids are uncommon and occur predominantly in dark skinned people with a genetic predisposition for keloid formation. In most cases, the gene appears to be ... subside. Hypertrophic scars usually develop within the first month after wounding and often subside gradually
Description : A 47-year-old patient undergoing a complicated laparotomy for bowel obstruction develops a postoperative enterocutaneous fistula. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning parenteral ... use of TPN better prepares the patient for surgery if surgical intervention proves necessary
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, d Patients with gastrointestinal-cutaneous fistulas represent the classical indication for TPN. In such patients, oral intake of food almost invariably results in increased ... treated more aggressively surgically after a defined period of nutritional support (unless closure occurs)
Description : A persistent oroantral fistula for a 12 weeks period following the extraction of a maxillary first permanent molar is best treated by, a. Further review and reassurance since it will most ... Excision of the fistula and surgical closure. e. Maxillary antral wash out and nasal antrostomy.
Last Answer : d. Excision of the fistula and surgical closure.
Description : What is your management with a chronic oral antral fistula for some time after the extraction of maxillary first molar: A. Surgical closure B. Anti-biotic and nasal decongestant C. Wash the antrum D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : A persistent oroantral fistula for a 12 weeks period following the extraction of a maxillary first permanent molar is best treated by,** A. Further review and reassurance since it will most ... . Excision of the fistula and surgical closure E. Maxillary antral wash out and nasal antrostomy.
Last Answer : D. Excision of the fistula and surgical closure
Description : Corneal sensations are diminished in
Last Answer : herpes virus
Description : In grades of binocular vision; grade 2 is: a. Simultaneous macular vision b. Fusion c. Stereopsis
Description : In paralytic squint, the difference between primary and secondary deviation in the gaze of direction of the paralytic muscle: a. Increases b. Decreases c. Remains the same
Description : In concomitant squint: a. Primary deviation > Secondary deviation b. Primary deviation < Secondary deviation c. Primary deviation = Secondary deviation d. None of the above
Description : The only extraocular muscle which does not arise from the apex of the orbit is: a. Superior rectus b. Superior oblique c. Inferior oblique d. Inferior rectus
Description : The action of inferior oblique is: a. Depression, extorsion, abduction b. Depression, extorsion, adduction c. Elevation, extorsion, adduction d. Elevation, extorsion, abduction