Q108.Which
of the following statements is incorrect about pthisis bulbi?
A. The
intraocular pressure is increased.
B. Calcification
of the lens is common.
C. Sclera
is thickened.
D. Size
of the globe is reduced.
Ans: A. The intraocular pressure is increased.
Q109.Which
one of the following statements is incorrect about Optic glioma?
A. Has
a peak incidence in first decade.
B. Arises
from oligodendrocytes.
C. Causes
meningeal hyperplasia.
D. Is
associated with type I neurofirbromatosis.
Ans: B. Arises from oligodendrocytes.
Q110.Which
one of the following stromal dystrophy is a recessive condition?
A. Lattice
dystrophy.
B. Granular
dystrophy.
C. Macular
dystrophy.
D. Fleck
dystrophy.
Ans: C. Macular dystrophy.
Q111.The
magnification obtained with a direct ophthalmoscope is:
A. 5
times.
B. 10
times.
C. 15
times.
D. 20
times.
Ans: C. 15 times.
Q112.The
average distance of the fovea from the temporal margin of the optic disc is:
A. 1
disc diameter.
B. 2
disc diameter.
C. 3
disc diameter.
D. 4
disc diameter.
Ans: B. 2 disc diameter.
Q113.The
most common cause of vitreous haemorrhage in adults is :
A. Retinal
hole.
B. Trauma.
C. Hypertension.
D. Diabetes.
Ans: D. Diabetes.
Q114.The
retina receives its blood supply from all except:
A. Posterior
ciliary artery,
B. Central
retinal artery.
C. Retinal
arteries.
D. Plexus
of zinn & Haller arteries.
Ans: A. Posterior ciliary artery,
Q115.Which
drug can cause macular toxicity when given intravitreally?
A. Gentamycin.
B. Vancomycin.
C. Dexamethasone.
D. Ceftazidime.
Ans: A. Gentamycin.
Q116.Typically
bilateral inferior lens subluxation of the lens is seen in :
A. Marfans
syndrome.
B. Homocystinuria.
C. Hyperlysinaemia
D. Ocular
trauma.
Ans: C. Hyperlysinaemia
Q117.Which
of the following antiglaucoma medications can cause drowsiness?
A. Latanoprost.
B. Timolol.
C. Brimonidine
D. Dorzolamide.
Ans: C. Brimonidine
Q118.Which
of the following is the drug of choice for treatment of corneal ulcers caused
by filamentous fungi?
A. Itraconazole.
B. Natamycin.
C. Nystatin.
D. Fluconazole.
Ans: B. Natamycin.
Q119.Which
of the following medications is contraindicated in patients with allergy to
sulphonamides?
A. Levobunolol.
B. Bimatoprost.
C. Brinzolamide.
D. Brimonidine.
Ans: C. Brinzolamide.
Q120.In
which of the following uveitic conditions is it contraindicated to put in an
intraocular lens after cataract surgery?
A. Fuchs
heterochromic cyclitis.
B. Juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis.
C. Psoriatic
arthritis.
D. Reiter’s
syndrome.
Ans: B. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Q121.A case
of Non-Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) with a history of diabetes
for one year should have an ophthalmic examination:
A. As
early as feasible.
B. After
5 years.
C. After
10 years.
D. Only
after visual symptoms develop.
Ans: A. As early as feasible.
Q122.SAFE
Strategy is recommended for the control of ?
A. Trachoma.
B. Glaucoma.
C. Diabetic
retinopathy.
D. Cataract.
Ans: A. Trachoma.
Q123.As per the
1986-89 NPCB survey, what was the prevalence of blindness in India (at visual
acuity <6/60 in better eye)?
A. 1.38%
B. 1.49%
C. 1.72%
D. 1.8%
Ans: B. 1.49%
Q124.Under
the National Programme for Control of Blindness, who is supposed to conduct the
vision screening of school students?
A. School
teachers.
B. Medical
officers of health centres.
C. Ophthalmologists.
D. Health
assistants.
Ans: A. School teachers.
Q125.According
to the World Health Organization, the definition of blindness is:
A. Visual
acuity <6/60 in the better eye with available correction.
B. Visual
acuity <3/60 in the better eye with available correction.
C. Visual
acuity <6/60 in the better eye with best correction.
D. Visual
acuity <3/60 in the better eye with best correction.
Ans: D. Visual acuity <3/60 in the better eye with
best correction.
Q126.The
most common cause of ocular morbidity in India is :
A. Cataract.
B. Conjunctivitis.
C. Refractive
error.
D. Trachoma.
Ans: C. Refractive error.
Q127.A
vitreous aspirate from a case of metastatic endophthalmitis on culture yields
Gram positive round to oval cells, 12-14ï¬
in size. The aspirate on Gram staining
shows the presence of pseudohyphae.
Which of the following is the most likely aetiological agent?
A. Aspergillus.
B. Rhizopus.
C. Candida.
D. Fusarium.
Ans: C. Candida.
