Ophthalmology MCQs
- Which of the following is the most common cause of blindness worldwide?
- A) Diabetic retinopathy
- B) Glaucoma
- C) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- D) Cataracts
Answer: D) Cataracts
- What is the primary treatment for open-angle glaucoma?
- A) Oral corticosteroids
- B) Topical antihistamines
- C) Topical prostaglandin analogs
- D) Systemic antibiotics
Answer: C) Topical prostaglandin analogs
- Which condition is characterized by a sudden loss of vision and is often associated with floaters and flashes of light?
- A) Retinal detachment
- B) Conjunctivitis
- C) Acute angle-closure glaucoma
- D) Dry eye syndrome
Answer: A) Retinal detachment
- In diabetic retinopathy, what is the most common cause of vision loss?
- A) Macular edema
- B) Retinal vein occlusion
- C) Neovascularization
- D) Retinal detachment
Answer: A) Macular edema
- Which of the following is a common risk factor for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
- A) Diabetes mellitus
- B) Smoking
- C) High blood pressure
- D) Hyperlipidemia
Answer: B) Smoking
- What is the main symptom of a central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)?
- A) Sudden onset of severe, painless vision loss in one eye
- B) Gradual loss of peripheral vision
- C) Itching and redness of the eyes
- D) Persistent glare and halos around lights
Answer: A) Sudden onset of severe, painless vision loss in one eye
- Which type of lens is typically used in the treatment of presbyopia?
- A) Bifocal lens
- B) Monofocal lens
- C) Toric lens
- D) Trifocal lens
Answer: A) Bifocal lens
- What is the most common cause of a red eye?
- A) Conjunctivitis
- B) Uveitis
- C) Corneal abrasion
- D) Acute glaucoma
Answer: A) Conjunctivitis
- Which condition is characterized by increased intraocular pressure leading to optic nerve damage?
- A) Cataracts
- B) Macular degeneration
- C) Glaucoma
- D) Retinal vein occlusion
Answer: C) Glaucoma
- In the evaluation of a patient with suspected uveitis, which diagnostic test is commonly performed to assess inflammation in the eye?
- A) Visual acuity test
- B) Slit lamp examination
- C) Fundus photography
- D) Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Answer: B) Slit lamp examination