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220+ Ophthalmology Solved MCQs

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101.

The action of superior rectus is:

A. Elevation, intorsion, abduction
B. Elevation, intorsion, adduction
C. Elevation, extorsion, adduction
D. Elevation, extorsion, abduction.
Answer» B. Elevation, intorsion, adduction
102.

The action of inferior oblique is:

A. Depression, extorsion, abduction
B. Depression, extorsion, adduction
C. Elevation, extorsion, adduction
D. Elevation, extorsion, abduction
Answer» D. Elevation, extorsion, abduction
103.

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
Answer» C. Inferior oblique
104.

In concomitant squint:

A. Primary deviation > Secondary deviation
B. Primary deviation < Secondary deviation
C. Primary deviation = Secondary deviation
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Primary deviation = Secondary deviation
105.

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
D. none
Answer» A. Increases
106.

In grades of binocular vision; grade 2 is:

A. Simultaneous macular vision
B. Fusion
C. Stereopsis
D. none
Answer» B. Fusion
107.

The best treatment for amblyopia is:

A. Orthoptic exercises
B. Occlusion
C. Surgery
D. Best treat after age 10 years
Answer» B. Occlusion
108.

All the following are true about retina, except:

A. Composed of 10 separable layers
B. There is a loose attachment between neurosensory and Retinal pigment epithelium
C. The Fovea is not supplied by the central retinal artery
D. Soft exudates are swollen axons of ganglion cells
Answer» A. Composed of 10 separable layers
109.

Cause of blindness in HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) patient; one is true:

A. Cotton wool spots
B. HIV microangiopathy
C. Cytomegalovirus retinitis
D. Kaposi sarcoma
Answer» C. Cytomegalovirus retinitis
110.

Pseudophakia is the loss of:

A. Accommodation
B. Conversion
C. Saccadic eye movements
D. Contrast sensitivity
Answer» A. Accommodation
111.

All are used for treatment of myopia, except:

A. Convex lenses
B. Concave lenses
C. Lens refractive surgery
D. LASIK
Answer» A. Convex lenses
112.

One of the following is indicative of past optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis patients:

A. Mild Relative afferent pupillary defect
B. Internuclear ophthalmoplegia
C. Nystagmus
D. Diplopia
Answer» A. Mild Relative afferent pupillary defect
113.

Emmetropia is:

A. Parallel rays of light brought on retina
B. Visual acuity of 6/6
C. Parallel rays of light brought before retina
D. (A) & (B)
Answer» A. Parallel rays of light brought on retina
114.

One of the following does not cause exophthalmos:

A. Orbital varix
B. Optic nerve tumor
C. Blow out fracture
D. Orbital cellulitis
Answer» C. Blow out fracture
115.

One of the following is not a cause of entropion:

A. Facial nerve palsy
B. Congenital
C. Cicatricial pemphigoid
D. Conjunctival scaring
Answer» A. Facial nerve palsy
116.

Which one is responsible for strongest refraction in the eye:

A. Tear film
B. Cornea
C. Lens
D. Vitreous
Answer» B. Cornea
117.

Chronic blepharitis is associated with all, except:

A. Ectropion
B. Eyelid margin ulceration
C. Red eye
D. Obstruction of meibomian glands
Answer» B. Eyelid margin ulceration
118.

Carotid–cavernous sinus fistula causes all the following, except:

A. Bruit over globe
B. Pulsatile tinnitus
C. Proptosis
D. Scleral veins congestion
Answer» B. Pulsatile tinnitus
119.

All the following are risk factors for bacterial keratitis, except:

A. Chalazion
B. Contact lenses
C. Trauma
D. Dry eye
Answer» A. Chalazion
120.

About trichiasis; all the following are true, except:

A. Signs of dry eye
B. Iris atrophy
C. Corneal opacity
D. Backward misdirection of eye lashes
Answer» B. Iris atrophy
121.

All the following are true about herpetic infection, except:

A. A Dendritic ulcer is characteristic
B. Primary infection is asymptomatic
C. Caused by Herpes simplex virus type 2
D. Steroids may be used for treatment
Answer» D. Steroids may be used for treatment
122.

All the following are used in treatment of open angle glaucoma, except:

A. Steroids
B. Parasympathomimetics
C. Betablockers
D. Alpha agonists
Answer» A. Steroids
123.

All the following are true about open angle glaucoma, except:

A. Commonly causes headache
B. Optic disc cupping
C. Peripheral visual loss
D. Medical treatment is the first line of treatment
Answer» A. Commonly causes headache
124.

All the following are signs of keratoconus, except:

A. Thickening of central cornea
B. Corneal thinning, especially in the inferior cornea
C. Munson sign
D. Prominent corneal nerves
Answer» A. Thickening of central cornea
125.

All the following are used for the treatment of keratoconus, except:

A. LASIK
B. Intracorneal rings
C. Contact lenses
D. Keratoplasty
Answer» A. LASIK
126.

what type of surgery is performed for a patient with large angle right esotropia:

A. Right recession
B. Right resection
C. Lateral rectus resection & medial rectus recession on right eye
D. Lateral rectus resection & medial rectus recession on left eye
Answer» C. Lateral rectus resection & medial rectus recession on right eye
127.

All the following are true about branch vein occlusion, except:

A. Improves with time and minimal visual loss
B. Surgery is indicated if the macula is not involved
C. Steroids and anti-VGEF are rarely used
D. There are two types; ischemic & non ischemic
Answer» B. Surgery is indicated if the macula is not involved
128.

In diabetic macular edema, one is true:

A. Pan retinal photocoagulation is the first line of management
B. Anti-VGEF is the first line of treatment
C. All treatment modules have poor visual acuity
D. Treatment protocol depends on presenting vision
Answer» D. Treatment protocol depends on presenting vision
129.

All the following are true regarding retinal detachment, except:

A. Uveitis cause exudative type
B. DM cause tractional type
C. Posterior vitreous detachment causes rhegmatogenous type
D. Surgery indicated for all types
Answer» D. Surgery indicated for all types
130.

One of the following regarding age-related macular degeneration is correct:

A. The dry type does not convert to the wet type
B. Anti-VEGF is the drug of choice
C. There is reduction in central vision
D. Fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography can be used for diagnosis
Answer» B. Anti-VEGF is the drug of choice
131.

All the following are true regarding retinitis pigmentosa, except:

A. Day light vision spared all over life
B. Complains of loss of night vision
C. Autosomal Dominant type is the mildest form
D. Loss of peripheral vision
Answer» A. Day light vision spared all over life
132.

All the following are related to angle closure glaucoma, except:

A. Common in high myopes
B. Painful red eye
C. Acute presentation
D. Treatment for both eyes
Answer» A. Common in high myopes
133.

Most common nerve affected by blow-out fracture:

A. Infra-orbital nerve.
B. Supratrochlear nerve.
C. Optic nerve.
D. Nasocilliary nerve.
Answer» A. Infra-orbital nerve.
134.

About choroidal melanoma, one of the following is true:

A. If there is no visual potential for the eye, enucleation is recommended
B. Can be preceded by choroidal nevus
C. Lymphatic spread is common
D. Brachytherapy can be used for tumors of any size
Answer» A. If there is no visual potential for the eye, enucleation is recommended
135.

All the following are caused by blunt trauma, except:

A. Uveitis
B. Glaucoma
C. Cataract
D. Sympathetic ophthalmitis
Answer» D. Sympathetic ophthalmitis
136.

About chemical injury of the eye, all the following are true, except:

A. Alkali is neutralized with weak acid
B. Alkali most severe
C. Limbal ischemia means poor prognosis
D. Do not use Vit. C in non-alkali burns
Answer» A. Alkali is neutralized with weak acid
137.

All the following are side effects of acetazolamide, except:

A. Bronchial asthma
B. Renal stones
C. Aplastic anemia
D. Steven Johnson syndrome
Answer» A. Bronchial asthma
138.

One of the following does not cause leukocoria:

A. Retinitis pigmentosa
B. Cataract
C. Retinoblastoma
D. Old total retinal detachment
Answer» A. Retinitis pigmentosa
139.

Which of the following is an indication for oral steroids in thyroid eye disease?

A. Corneal exposure
B. Periorbital edema
C. Chemosis
D. Dry eyes
Answer» A. Corneal exposure
140.

Bitemporal hemianopia is caused by a problem in the:

A. Optic chiasm
B. Optic radiation
C. Thalamus
D. Optical cortex
Answer» A. Optic chiasm
141.

Which of the following is present only in acute phase of thyroid eye disease?

A. Lid retraction
B. Lid lag
C. Diplopia
D. Chemosis
Answer» D. Chemosis
142.

Which of the following is not part of the thyroid eye disease?

A. Optic disc swelling
B. Choroidal neovascular membrane
C. Restrictive myopathy
D. Ophthalmoplegia
Answer» B. Choroidal neovascular membrane
143.

Which cataract does improve near vision?

A. Cortical
B. Sutural
C. Nuclear
D. Morgagnian
Answer» C. Nuclear
144.

In which cataract does vision improve with changing glasses or wearing glasses?

A. Christmas tree
B. Nuclear
C. Hypermature
D. Lamellar
Answer» B. Nuclear
145.

Which cataract is associated with intraocular inflammation?

A. Nuclear
B. Posterior subcapsular
C. Hypermature
D. Cortical
Answer» B. Posterior subcapsular
146.

Which of the following Least systemic diseases to cause least peripheral ulcerative keratitis:

A. Systemic lupus erythematosus
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Weigner granulomatosis
D. Sarcoidosis
Answer» D. Sarcoidosis
147.

Regarding the optic nerve, which of the following is false?

A. The intracanalicular segment is the longest
B. The intraocular segment is the shortest
C. It has a central cavity called the cup
D. It represents the blind spot
Answer» A. The intracanalicular segment is the longest
148.

Which is most common type of cataract due to chronic use of steroids:

A. Posterior subcapsular
B. Nuclear
C. Anterior subcortical
D. Christmas tree
Answer» A. Posterior subcapsular
149.

Ethambutol (used to treat tuberculosis) causes:

A. Optic neuropathy
B. Cataract
C. Glaucoma
D. Keratopathy
Answer» A. Optic neuropathy
150.

The left eye is looking straight on primary position, while the right eye is looking upward, which of the following is true?

A. Left hypertropia
B. Left hypotropia
C. Right hypertropia
D. Left hypermetropia
Answer» C. Right hypertropia

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