Practice Paper of NEET PG: Important Questions of OPHTHALMOLOGY

  1. Which of the following is true regarding Mittendorf dot?
    A. Glial tissue projecting from optic disc
    B. Obliterated vessel running forward into the vitreous
    C. Associated with posterior polar cataract
    D. Commonest congenital anomaly of hyaloid system

Anatomy of the eye

Anatomy of the eye – Hyaloid canal is visible

Correct answer : C. Associated with posterior polar cataract

Mittendorf dot is a remnant of the anterior end of hyaloid artery.
It is attached to the posterior lens capsule.
It is associated with posterior polar cataract.

  1. All of the following are seen in Favre-Goldmann syndrome except?
    A. Ectopia lentis
    B. Retinoschisis
    C. Nyctalopia
    D. Pigmentary changes similar to retinitis pigmentosa

Correct answer : A. Ectopia lentis

Favre-Goldmann syndrome is an autosomal recessive condition.
It usually presents in childhood with nyctalopia.
Central and peripheral retinoschisis is present.
There is marked pigmentary changes similar to retinitis pigmentosa.

  1. Axenfeld anomaly is seen in glaucoma associated with?
    A. Aniridia
    B. Phakomatosis
    C. Ectopia lentis
    D. Iridocorneal dysgenesis

Correct answer : D. Iridocorneal dysgenesis

Features of Axenfeld syndrome – a.Microdontia and hypodontia; b.Slit pupil and iris atrophy; c.Corectopia with iris atrophy; d,e.Posterior embryotoxon; f.Broad peripheral anterior synechiae.

Axenfeld anomaly is seen in glaucoma associated with iridocorneal dysgenesis.
It is a posterior embryotoxon characterised by prominent Schwalbe’s ring.

  1. Stocker’s line is seen in?
    A. Pinguecula
    B. Trachoma
    C. Pterygium
    D. Concretions

Correct answer : C. Pterygium

Pterygium extending into pupillary area

Pterygium extending into pupillary area

Pterygium is usually seen in elderly males and it presents as a triangular fold of conjunctiva which encroaches the cornea.
It is usually seen on the nasal side.
Stocker’s line is a deposition of iron seen in corneal epithelium anterior to advancing head of pterygium.