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- 1
Uveoscleral outflow accounts for what percentage of aqueous outflow?
- A2%
- B5%
- C5–10%
- D10–50%
- E75–90%
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Answer: D — 10–50%
Uveoscleral outflow is pressure-independent. Normally contributes 10–50% of aqueous drainage.
- 2
Mean normal outflow facility is:
- A0.05 μL/min/mmHg
- B0.15 μL/min/mmHg
- C0.28 μL/min/mmHg
- D0.48 μL/min/mmHg
- E1.0 μL/min/mmHg
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Answer: C — 0.28 μL/min/mmHg
Normal range ≈ 0.22–0.28 μL/min/mmHg
- 3
Main reflex tear secretor?
- AGland of Wolfring
- BGland of Krause
- CLacrimal gland
- DMeibomian gland
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Answer: C — Lacrimal gland
Lacrimal gland → reflex tears; Krause + Wolfring → basal tears.
- 4
Which association is FALSE?
- AStromal wound healing → Type I collagen
- BDescemet membrane → Type IV collagen
- CVitreous → Type II collagen
- DLens capsule → Type IV collagen
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Answer: A — Stromal wound healing → Type I collagen
Stromal wound healing → Type III collagen; Corneal stroma → Type I collagen.
- 5
Normal aqueous humor production?
- A2 μL/min
- B4 μL/min
- C6 μL/min
- D8 μL/min
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Answer: A — 2 μL/min
Produced by non-pigmented ciliary epithelium.
- 6
Electrolytes present at half plasma concentration in aqueous humor?
- ANa+, K+
- BCa²⁺, PO₄²⁻
- CCl⁻, HCO₃⁻
- DCu²⁺, Zn²⁺
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Answer: B — Ca²⁺, PO₄²⁻
- 7
Most common primary orbital malignancy of childhood arises from:
- AMuscle
- BHistiocytes
- CMesenchyme
- DCapillary endothelial cells
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Answer: C — Mesenchyme
Rhabdomyosarcoma = most common primary orbital malignancy in children. Origin = undifferentiated mesenchymal cells.
- 8
Which statement concerning cornea is FALSE?
- AEpithelial oxygen comes from tears
- BEndothelium pumps water into aqueous
- CDescemet has fetal and adult layers
- DBowman membrane is a true basement membrane
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Answer: D — Bowman membrane is a true basement membrane
Bowman layer is not a true basement membrane; it is condensed anterior stromal collagen.
- 9
Thickest layer of tear film?
- AMarginal strip
- BLipid layer
- CAqueous layer
- DGlycoprotein layer
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Answer: C — Aqueous layer
Lipid ≈ 0.5 μm; Aqueous ≈ 7 μm; Mucin ≈ 0.1 μm.
- 10
NOT a feature of basal cell carcinoma?
- APearly elevated margins
- BSpread to regional lymph nodes
- CUlceration
- DTelangiectasia
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Answer: B — Spread to regional lymph nodes
BCC is the most common eyelid malignancy and rarely metastasizes.
- 11
Features suggesting malignant eyelid lesion?
- ATenderness, erythema, pigmentation
- BRaised pearly margin, pruritus
- CLash loss, central ulceration, rapid growth
- DHyperkeratosis with dark pigmentation
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Answer: C — Lash loss, central ulceration, rapid growth
- 12
Correct gland-secretory type match?
- AMoll-apocrine, Lacrimal-eccrine, Meibomian-apocrine
- BKrause-holocrine, Zeis-apocrine, Goblet-holocrine
- CWolfring-eccrine, Moll-apocrine, Goblet-holocrine
- DLacrimal-eccrine, Meibomian-holocrine, Zeis-apocrine
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Answer: C — Wolfring-eccrine, Moll-apocrine, Goblet-holocrine
High-Yield Table: | Gland | Secretion Type | | Lacrimal | Eccrine | | Krause | Eccrine | | Wolfring | Eccrine | | Meibomian | Holocrine | | Zeis | Holocrine | | Moll | Apocrine | | Goblet | Holocrine |
- 13
Physiologic diplopia occurs:
- AOn horopter
- BWithin Panum area
- CIn front of Panum area
- DNone
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Answer: C — In front of Panum area
Occurs in front of and behind Panum's area.
- 14
Rhabdomyosarcoma type with worst prognosis?
- ABotryoid
- BPleomorphic
- CAlveolar
- DEmbryonal
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Answer: C — Alveolar
Worst → Alveolar; Most common → Embryonal.
- 15
Protein accumulation causing brunescence cataract?
- AHigh molecular weight crystallin
- BAlpha crystallin
- CGamma crystallin
- DWater-insoluble protein
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Answer: D — Water-insoluble protein
- 16
Largest crystallin in human lens?
- Aβ-crystallin
- Bα-crystallin
- Cγ-crystallin
- DTaxon-specific crystallin
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Answer: B — α-crystallin
- 17
NOT protective against oxidation in lens?
- AGlutathione peroxidase
- BVitamin A
- CSuperoxide dismutase
- DCatalase
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Answer: B — Vitamin A
Glutathione, Catalase, Superoxide dismutase, Vitamins C & E.
- 18
Protective mechanism against lens oxidation?
- AGlutathione
- BVitamin A
- CAldose reductase
- DVitamin B12
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Answer: A — Glutathione
- 19
Best stain for sebaceous gland carcinoma?
- AGiemsa
- BH&E
- COil Red O
- DMethenamine silver
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Answer: C — Oil Red O
Oil Red O stains lipids.
- 20
Pagetoid spread is most associated with:
- AMelanoma
- BSCC
- CSebaceous gland carcinoma
- DMerkel cell tumor
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Answer: C — Sebaceous gland carcinoma
- 21
Melanoma with best prognosis?
- AIris
- BCiliary body
- CAnterior choroid
- DPosterior choroid
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Answer: A — Iris
Iris melanoma is often diagnosed early and can be excised completely.
- 22
Elderly woman with unilateral chronic blepharitis, thickened upper lid, lymphadenopathy?
- ABCC
- BKeratoacanthoma
- CMolluscum contagiosum
- DSebaceous gland carcinoma
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Answer: D — Sebaceous gland carcinoma
"Chronic unilateral blepharitis in elderly = sebaceous gland carcinoma until proven otherwise."
- 23
RPE characteristic NOT correct?
- ABasal Na-K pump maintains ion gradient
- BBlood-retinal barrier
- CRetinal adhesion
- DVitamin A isomerization
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Answer: A — Basal Na-K pump maintains ion gradient
Na-K ATPase is located on the apical surface.
- 24
RPE function NOT correct?
- ARetinal adhesion
- BVisual pigment regeneration
- CNutrient transport
- DPhagocytosis of photoreceptor inner segments
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Answer: D — Phagocytosis of photoreceptor inner segments
RPE phagocytoses outer segment tips.
- 25
Rods are how much more sensitive than cones?
- AEqual
- B10×
- C1000×
- D10,000×
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Answer: C — 1000×
- 26
Found in inner plexiform layer?
- AAxons of ganglion cells
- BAxons of amacrine cells
- CSynapses of photoreceptors
- DMüller cell footplates
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Answer: B — Axons of amacrine cells
IPL Contains: Ganglion dendrites, Bipolar axons, Amacrine processes.
- 27
Ocular gland statements true?
- A1 and 2
- B1 and 3
- C2 and 4
- D3 and 4
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Answer: B — 1 and 3
Accessory glands → basal tears; Main lacrimal gland → reflex tears; Meibomian glands are not associated with eyelashes.
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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca staining occurs where?
- ASuperior third
- BMiddle third (interpalpebral)
- CInferior third
- DDiffuse
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Answer: B — Middle third (interpalpebral)
- 29
Corneal layer staining most with PAS?
- AEndothelium
- BBowman layer
- CWing cells
- DDescemet membrane
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Answer: D — Descemet membrane
PAS highlights basement membranes.
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Tear layer containing IgA?
- AMucin layer
- BLipid layer
- CAqueous layer
- DGlycoprotein layer
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Answer: C — Aqueous layer
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Contributes to aqueous layer of tear film?
- AWolfring glands
- BZeis glands
- CGoblet cells
- DMeibomian glands
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Answer: A — Wolfring glands
- 32
Correct corneal collagen association?
- ACorneal wound healing → Type III collagen
- BDescemet membrane → Type I collagen
- CBowman layer → Type IV collagen
- DStroma → Type II collagen
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Answer: A — Corneal wound healing → Type III collagen
- 33
False statement about homocystinuria?
- AOsteoporosis and renal dysfunction occur
- BAbnormal from birth with seizures and mental retardation
- CEctopia lentis occurs in >30%
- DLow methionine, high cysteine diet beneficial
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Answer: B — Abnormal from birth with seizures and mental retardation
Patients are usually normal at birth and develop symptoms later.
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NOT a true basement membrane?
- ADescemet membrane
- BBruch membrane
- CLens capsule
- DBowman membrane
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Answer: D — Bowman membrane
- 35
False statement regarding lens structure?
- AY suture represents lens fiber ends
- BLens nuclei concentrated near equator
- CLens fibers in nucleus continue to divide throughout life
- DAnterior Y suture is upright
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Answer: C — Lens fibers in nucleus continue to divide throughout life
Division occurs in equatorial lens epithelium. Central lens fibers do not divide.
- 36
True statements concerning neonatal conjunctivitis include all EXCEPT:
- ADefinitive diagnosis can be made by identifying intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies on Giemsa stain
- BHerpes simplex is not an important cause in infants under 4 weeks of age
- CChlamydia is a common cause of ophthalmia neonatorum
- DGonococcal infection can rapidly involve the cornea
- ESystemic treatment is often required
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Answer: B — Herpes simplex is not an important cause in infants under 4 weeks of age
HSV is an important cause of neonatal conjunctivitis. Chlamydia is the most common infectious cause.
- 37
Cardinal signs of inflammation include all EXCEPT:
- ARedness
- BIrreversible architectural disruption
- CPain
- DLoss of function
- EWarmth
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Answer: B — Irreversible architectural disruption
Key Point — Five cardinal signs:; Rubor = Redness; Calor = Warmth; Dolor = Pain; Tumor = Swelling; Functio laesa = Loss of function
- 38
Which statement about trachoma is FALSE?
- ASerotypes A–C are responsible
- BBlindness is due to hypersensitivity response to Chlamydia
- CStages I & II have follicles without scarring
- DWHO grading includes follicles, scarring, trichiasis, corneal opacity
- EAntibiotic treatment must be prolonged because of resistance
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Answer: E — Antibiotic treatment must be prolonged because of resistance
Blindness results from cicatrization and scarring. Serotypes A, B, Ba, C cause trachoma.
- 39
Which disease is NOT caused by Chlamydia trachomatis?
- ALigneous conjunctivitis
- BAdult inclusion conjunctivitis
- CLymphogranuloma venereum
- DTrachoma
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Answer: A — Ligneous conjunctivitis
Trachoma → Serotypes A–C; Adult inclusion conjunctivitis → D–K; LGV → L1–L3
- 40
Association between microorganism and culture medium that is CORRECT?
- AMoraxella — Blood agar in 5–10% CO₂
- BFungi — Sabouraud agar with cycloheximide
- CMycobacterium tuberculosis — Loeffler medium
- DHaemophilus — Blood agar
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Answer: A — Moraxella — Blood agar in 5–10% CO₂
M. tuberculosis → Lowenstein–Jensen medium; Haemophilus → Chocolate agar; Ocular fungi → Sabouraud agar WITHOUT cycloheximide
- 41
Organism NOT usually a commensal of lids and lashes?
- AMoraxella catarrhalis
- BHaemophilus influenzae
- CPropionibacterium acnes
- DStaphylococcus epidermidis
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Answer: B — Haemophilus influenzae
Key Point — Normal lid flora:; Staphylococcus epidermidis; Corynebacterium; Moraxella catarrhalis; Streptococcus viridans
- 42
Most effective preoperative regimen to reduce conjunctival bacterial counts?
- ATopical antibiotic for 3 days
- BPovidone-iodine for 3 days
- CTopical antibiotic for 3 days + povidone-iodine at surgery
- DPovidone-iodine at surgery only
- EPovidone-iodine then saline flush
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Answer: C — Topical antibiotic for 3 days + povidone-iodine at surgery
Antibiotic pretreatment + povidone iodine gives maximal reduction.
- 43
Vaccination for varicella zoster virus — all true EXCEPT:
- ASingle dose adequate in children 1–12 years
- BTwo doses for patients >12 years
- CReduces incidence of shingles in adults with prior childhood varicella
- DContraindicated during pregnancy
- EAvoid salicylates for 6 weeks after vaccination
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Answer: C — Reduces incidence of shingles in adults with prior childhood varicella
Varivax prevents primary varicella. It is not intended to prevent shingles after prior infection.
- 44
Most likely extraocular focus in endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis?
- ALiver abscess
- BEndocarditis
- COrbital cellulitis
- DMeningitis
- ESeptic arthritis
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Answer: A — Liver abscess
Key Point — Most common sources:; Liver abscess; Endocarditis
- 45
Species most frequently implicated in adult preseptal cellulitis?
- AStaphylococcus species
- BStreptococcus species
- CHaemophilus species
- DPseudomonas species
- EBacillus species
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Answer: A — Staphylococcus species
Staphylococcus aureus is most common; Streptococcus is second.
- 46
Which hypersensitivity conjunctivitis takes the longest to develop?
- AToxic follicular conjunctivitis
- BToxic papillary conjunctivitis
- CContact dermatitis with conjunctivitis
- DAnaphylactoid reaction
- ENo pattern exists
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Answer: A — Toxic follicular conjunctivitis
May take weeks, months, or years.
- 47
Classic clinical sign of staphylococcal blepharoconjunctivitis?
- AInferior follicular conjunctivitis
- BScurf
- CLimbal papillae
- DCollarettes
- ESleeving of lashes
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Answer: D — Collarettes
Collarettes → Staphylococcus; Scurf → Seborrhea; Sleeves → Demodex
- 48
Most common cause of acute painful enlargement of lacrimal gland?
- ASarcoidosis
- BSjögren syndrome
- CBacterial dacryoadenitis
- DLeprosy
- EHerpes zoster
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Answer: C — Bacterial dacryoadenitis
Usually ascending staphylococcal infection. Viral dacryoadenitis is often painless.
- 49
Chronic asymptomatic dacryocystitis is most commonly caused by?
- AStaphylococcus aureus
- BStreptococcus pneumoniae
- CStaphylococcus epidermidis
- DHaemophilus influenzae
- EPseudomonas aeruginosa
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Answer: B — Streptococcus pneumoniae
Silent dacryocystitis classically caused by pneumococcus.
- 50
Which statement about postoperative endophthalmitis is TRUE?
- A7–10 days postop, Streptococcus most common
- B2–5 days postop, Streptococcus most common
- C2–5 days postop, Staphylococcus most common
- D7–10 days postop, Staphylococcus most common
- EOrganisms originate from surgeon flora
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Answer: C — 2–5 days postop, Staphylococcus most common
Most common organism: Staphylococcus epidermidis. Usually from patient's lid flora.
- 51
Features favoring herpes zoster ophthalmicus dendrites EXCEPT:
- ALarge frequently branching dendrite
- BPlaque of epithelial cells
- CNo terminal bulb
- DCoarse blunt-ended dendrites
- EDull fluorescein staining
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Answer: A — Large frequently branching dendrite
Key Point — HZO pseudodendrites:; Smaller; Less branching; No terminal bulbs; Blunt ends
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Class I MHC:
- APresent on almost all nucleated cells
- BHLA-DR, DP, DQ
- CWorks with CD4 T cells
- DProcesses endocytosed antigens
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Answer: A — Present on almost all nucleated cells
Class I: HLA-A, B, C; CD8 T cells; present on almost all nucleated cells.; Class II: HLA-DR, DP, DQ; CD4 T cells.
- 53
Most abundant antibody in tear film?
- AIgE
- BIgM
- CIgA
- DIgG
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Answer: C — IgA
Secretory IgA is the dominant immunoglobulin in tears.
- 54
Immunoglobulin classes important in antigen reception on lymphocyte surfaces during primary immune responses?
- A1,2,3
- B1 and 3
- C2 and 4
- D4 only
- E1,2,3,4
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Answer: A — 1,2,3
Key Point — Surface immunoglobulins: IgM, IgD, IgG function as antigen receptors on B lymphocytes.
- 55
Which statement about prostaglandins is FALSE?
- ACOX pathway produces prostaglandins, prostacyclin, and thromboxane
- BIn general, prostaglandins cause mydriasis
- CCorticosteroids inhibit both COX and LOX pathways
- DLow-dose prostaglandins decrease IOP; high doses may increase IOP
- EProstacyclin is a vasodilator; thromboxane is a vasoconstrictor
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Answer: B — In general, prostaglandins cause mydriasis
Topical PGE and PGF cause miosis, not mydriasis. Steroids inhibit phospholipase A2 → block both COX and LOX pathways.
- 56
All methods increase ocular absorption of topical medications EXCEPT:
- AAdding a second eye drop immediately after the first
- BWaiting 5–10 min between medications
- CNasolacrimal occlusion
- DClosing eyes after administration
- EPrior topical anesthetic
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Answer: A — Adding a second eye drop immediately after the first
Second drop may wash out the first. One drop (~50 µL) exceeds conjunctival sac capacity (~10 µL).
- 57
Factors increasing corneal penetration EXCEPT:
- AHigher drug concentration
- BHigher vehicle viscosity
- CHigher pH of the drug
- DHigher lipid solubility
- EBenzalkonium chloride
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Answer: C — Higher pH of the drug
Extreme pH causes reflex tearing and dilution. BAK disrupts corneal epithelium and increases penetration.
- 58
NSAIDs block formation of all EXCEPT:
- AThromboxane
- BLeukotrienes
- CProstaglandins
- DProstacyclin
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Answer: B — Leukotrienes
NSAIDs block COX. Leukotrienes are produced through LOX pathway.
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Aminoglycoside most commonly causing topical hypersensitivity?
- AGentamicin
- BTobramycin
- CKanamycin
- DAmikacin
- ENeomycin
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Answer: E — Neomycin
Most frequent topical allergic reactions among aminoglycosides. Hypersensitivity occurs in ~6–8%.
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Which statement about vancomycin is FALSE?
- AInhibits cell wall synthesis
- BEmpiric use in neutropenia is recommended for prophylaxis
- CDrug of choice in filtering bleb-related endophthalmitis
- DUseful in pseudomembranous colitis
- ENephrotoxicity increased with aminoglycosides
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Answer: B — Empiric use in neutropenia is recommended for prophylaxis
CDC recommends avoiding routine empiric vancomycin due to resistance concerns.
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All statements are true of diclofenac-class drugs EXCEPT:
- ACan cause corneal melt/perforation
- BUsed for postoperative inflammation
- CIncrease thromboxane production
- DDecrease prostaglandin synthesis
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Answer: C — Increase thromboxane production
NSAIDs decrease prostaglandins, prostacyclin, and thromboxane.
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Ways to increase ocular absorption EXCEPT:
- APrior topical anesthetic
- BNasolacrimal occlusion
- CEye closure after drop instillation
- DIncreased hydrophilicity of the drug
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Answer: D — Increased hydrophilicity of the drug
Increased lipid solubility improves corneal penetration.
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Higher uptake as ointment rather than drops EXCEPT:
- ATetracycline
- BChloramphenicol
- CFluorometholone
- DPenicillin
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Answer: D — Penicillin
Penicillin penetrates ocular tissues poorly.
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Mitomycin-C has been used in all EXCEPT:
- AProliferative vitreoretinopathy after vitrectomy
- BConjunctival fibrosis after trabeculectomy
- CPterygium recurrence
- DStromal haze after PRK
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Answer: A — Proliferative vitreoretinopathy after vitrectomy
MMC is primarily used on external ocular surfaces.
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Natamycin may be effective against all EXCEPT:
- AAspergillus
- BCandida albicans
- CFusarium
- DMucor
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Answer: D — Mucor
Mucor responds better to Amphotericin B.
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Amphotericin B alone may be effective against all EXCEPT:
- AAspergillus
- BCandida
- CCryptococcus
- DMucor
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Answer: D — Mucor
Mucor generally requires Amphotericin B plus surgical debridement.
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Effective agents for Acanthamoeba EXCEPT:
- ANeomycin
- BPolyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB)
- CPropamidine
- DTrifluridine
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Answer: D — Trifluridine
Trifluridine is antiviral. PHMB + diamidines are classic therapy.
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Side effects of systemic corticosteroids include all EXCEPT:
- AAseptic necrosis of hip
- BHypoglycemia
- CHypertension
- DGastric ulceration
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Answer: B — Hypoglycemia
Steroids cause hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
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Side effects of prostaglandin analogues EXCEPT:
- AConjunctival hyperemia
- BCystoid macular edema
- CDecrease in iris pigmentation
- DHypertrichosis
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Answer: C — Decrease in iris pigmentation
Prostaglandin analogues increase iris pigmentation.
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Best topical beta-blocker for mild bronchoconstrictive disease?
- ATimolol
- BBetaxolol
- CMetipranolol
- DLevobunolol
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Answer: B — Betaxolol
Betaxolol is β1-selective. Preferred in mild pulmonary disease.
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Least suitable IOP-lowering drug in mild bronchoconstrictive disease?
- ATimolol
- BBetaxolol
- CLatanoprost
- DBrimonidine
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Answer: A — Timolol
Non-selective β-blockers can cause bronchospasm.
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Which statement about carbonic anhydrase inhibitors is FALSE?
- A>90% inhibition required before significant reduction in aqueous production
- BReduced urinary citrate/magnesium predisposes to kidney stones
- CCan cause acute transient myopia
- DMetabolic acidosis is greater with oral than IV acetazolamide
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Answer: D — Metabolic acidosis is greater with oral than IV acetazolamide
Metabolic acidosis is greater with IV acetazolamide.
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Dipivefrin is converted to epinephrine in:
- ATears
- BConjunctiva
- CCornea
- DAqueous humor
- EIris stroma
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Answer: C — Cornea
Corneal esterases cleave dipivefrin to epinephrine.
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Best single medication for POAG in an aphakic patient with chronic bronchitis, labile hypertension and depression on MAO inhibitors?
- AEpinephrine
- BDipivefrin
- CPilocarpine
- DTimolol
- EAcetazolamide
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Answer: C — Pilocarpine
Epinephrine/dipivefrin: risk of CME in aphakia.; Timolol: bronchospasm.; Acetazolamide: caution in depression.; Pilocarpine becomes safest option.
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Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)?
- AHyperbaric oxygen
- BAnterior chamber tap
- CAcetazolamide + topical β-blockers
- DAnticoagulation with Coumadin
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Answer: D — Anticoagulation with Coumadin
CRAO treatments historically attempted: ocular massage, anterior chamber paracentesis, IOP lowering, hyperbaric oxygen, carbogen, intra-arterial tPA. Warfarin has no role in acute CRAO.
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Uveal Effusion Syndrome?
- AOccurs in eyes with abnormally short axial length
- BPrevented by Flieringa ring
- CTreated by vitrectomy
- DAssociated with hypertension and atherosclerosis
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Answer: A — Occurs in eyes with abnormally short axial length
Uveal effusion syndrome: nanophthalmos, thick sclera, impaired vortex vein drainage, recurrent choroidal effusions. Association: short eye + thick sclera.
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Fastest Expanding Intraocular Gas?
- AAir
- B100% C3F8
- C100% SF6
- D14% C3F8
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Answer: C — 100% SF6
| Gas | Expansion | | Air | None | | SF6 | Fastest | | C3F8 | Longest duration |
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Silicone Oil Surface Tension?
- AGreater than C3F8
- BGreater than air
- CLess than SF6
- DEqual to water
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Answer: C — Less than SF6
All gases have higher surface tension than silicone oil. Gas tamponade > Silicone oil tamponade.
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Coats Disease?
- AUsually unilateral
- BIncreased risk of rhegmatogenous RD
- CMale predominance
- DMay require laser photocoagulation
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Answer: B — Increased risk of rhegmatogenous RD
Classic Coats Disease: Young boys, unilateral, retinal telangiectasia, massive lipid exudation, exudative RD. ❌ Not rhegmatogenous RD.
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Persistent Fetal Vasculature (PFV/PHPV)?
- AInitially associated with clear lens or mild opacity that later becomes dense cataract
- BOften bilateral
- CAssociated with low birth weight
- DAssociated with buphthalmos
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Answer: A — Initially associated with clear lens or mild opacity that later becomes dense cataract
PFV: Failure of hyaloid regression, microphthalmos, leukocoria, usually unilateral.; ROP: Prematurity, low birth weight.; PFV is NOT associated with low birth weight.
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Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome (POHS)?
- AMild vitritis
- BChoroidal neovascularization
- CSmall punched-out chorioretinal scars
- DPeripapillary atrophy
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Answer: A — Mild vitritis
Punched-out scars, peripapillary atrophy, CNVM.
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Young Patient with CRVO?
- AHypercoagulable condition
- BInfection
- CGiant cell arteritis
- DThromboembolic disease
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Answer: A — Hypercoagulable condition
Young CRVO (<50 years): hypercoagulable workup (APS, Protein C/S deficiency, Factor V Leiden).
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Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion (BRAO)?
- AESR/CRP/Platelets
- BLower IOP
- CEmergent embolic workup
- DOcular massage
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Answer: C — Emergent embolic workup
BRAO = Stroke equivalent. Workup: carotid Doppler, echocardiography, brain imaging.
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Ocular Ischemic Syndrome (OIS)?
- ACarotid occlusive disease
- BPDR
- CRVO
- DRadiation retinopathy
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Answer: A — Carotid occlusive disease
Mid-peripheral hemorrhages, iris neovascularization, ocular pain, delayed choroidal filling, low retinal arterial pressure.
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Multiple Cotton-Wool Spots?
- ALiver transplantation
- BEpisodes of weakness and numbness
- CHigh-risk sexual behavior
- DPolyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
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Answer: B — Episodes of weakness and numbness
Interferon retinopathy. Associated with liver transplant, hepatitis treatment, diabetes, HIV. Not multiple sclerosis.
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Imaging Question: Most Specific Noninvasive Test for RPE Cell Death?
- AFAF
- BFluorescein angiography
- CFundus photography
- DOCTA
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Answer: A — FAF
Lipofuscin in RPE fluoresces. Dead RPE → loss of autofluorescence → dark lesions on FAF. FAF best for geographic atrophy, Stargardt disease, pattern dystrophies.
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Electrophysiology Question: Direct Measure of Retinal Ganglion Cell Function?
- APERG
- BEOG
- CmfERG
- DVEP
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Answer: A — PERG
| Test | Measures | | PERG | Ganglion cells | | EOG | RPE function | | mfERG | Macular function | | VEP | Visual pathway |
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Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)?
- AMore common after intracapsular cataract surgery
- B<20% symptomatic PVD have retinal tears
- C>50% symptomatic PVD + vitreous hemorrhage have tear
- DPVD starts at optic disc and spreads temporally
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Answer: D — PVD starts at optic disc and spreads temporally
OCT shows PVD typically begins in perifoveal macula, NOT optic disc.
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Lattice Degeneration?
- APrevalence 5–10% of population
- B>75% RRD eyes have lattice
- CBilateral in >75%
- DLess common in myopes
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Answer: A — Prevalence 5–10% of population
Population prevalence 5–10%; bilateral 30–50%; present in 20–30% of RRD.
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Main Site of Resistance to Aqueous Outflow?
- AUveal trabecular meshwork
- BCorneoscleral trabecular meshwork
- CJuxtacanalicular trabecular meshwork
- DSchlemm's canal
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Answer: C — Juxtacanalicular trabecular meshwork
Trabecular meshwork layers: uveal meshwork, corneoscleral meshwork, juxtacanalicular meshwork (cribriform layer) ← greatest resistance. Most common glaucoma board question.
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Glaucoma Laser Trial (GLT)?
- ABetter visual field score with laser first
- BLower IOP with laser first
- CMost laser-treated eyes did not require medication
- DLaser trabeculoplasty ≈ timolol efficacy
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Answer: C — Most laser-treated eyes did not require medication
After 2 years: ~56% still required medications. ALT comparable to timolol.
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Infantile Glaucoma Progression?
- AIncreasing axial length
- BAmblyopia
- CIncreasing horizontal diameter
- DIncreasing myopia
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Answer: B — Amblyopia
Increasing axial length, buphthalmos, increased corneal diameter, increasing myopia.
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Late Bleb-Associated Endophthalmitis?
- AStaph epidermidis
- BStreptococcus pneumoniae
- CPseudomonas
- DPropionibacterium acnes
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Answer: B — Streptococcus pneumoniae
Late bleb infection → Streptococcus species or H. influenzae. Early postop cataract endophthalmitis → Staph epidermidis.
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Superior Visual Field Defect?
- AGlaucoma
- BLens rim artifact
- CHigh false-positive rate
- DPtosis
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Answer: C — High false-positive rate
High false-positive VF: "trigger-happy" patient, artificially better sensitivity, white scotomas.
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Most Urgent Post-Trabeculectomy Problem?
- AChoroidal hemorrhage
- BChoroidal effusion
- CShallow AC with lens-cornea touch
- DShallow AC with iris-cornea touch
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Answer: C — Shallow AC with lens-cornea touch
Lens-cornea touch causes corneal decompensation and cataract progression. Needs immediate intervention.
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Elevated IOP After Heavy PRP?
- ACycloplegic
- BLaser iridotomy
- CLaser iridoplasty
- DTrabeculectomy
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Answer: A — Cycloplegic
PRP → ciliary body edema → forward rotation of ciliary body → angle closure.
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Earlier Detection of Glaucoma?
- ASuprathreshold testing
- BOCT
- CCSLO
- DFrequency-doubling technology (FDT)
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Answer: D — Frequency-doubling technology (FDT)
FDT targets magnocellular ganglion cells and can detect early glaucomatous damage.
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Infantile Glaucoma with Corneal Clouding?
- ATrabeculectomy
- BTrabeculotomy
- CCyclophotocoagulation
- DGoniotomy
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Answer: B — Trabeculotomy
| Cornea | Surgery | | Clear | Goniotomy | | Cloudy | Trabeculotomy |
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Apraclonidine (Iopidine)?
- AAlpha-1 agonist
- BMay cause transient lid retraction
- CCommonly causes hypotension
- DCauses CME in aphakia
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Answer: B — May cause transient lid retraction
Apraclonidine: alpha-2 agonist, conjunctival blanching, lid retraction, allergic blepharoconjunctivitis.
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Pilocarpine in Young Myope?
- ASmall pupil
- BIncreased myopia
- CRetinal detachment
- DIncreased hyperopia
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Answer: B — Increased myopia
Pilocarpine: accommodative spasm, lens thickening, forward lens movement, increased myopia.
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Goldmann Applanation Tonometry?
- A3.06 mm
- B3.16 mm
- C3.10 mm
- D3.01 mm
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Answer: A — 3.06 mm
At 3.06 mm, corneal rigidity and tear-film surface tension cancel each other.
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Medication Causing Most Dermatitis?
- ALatanoprost
- BBrimonidine
- CDorzolamide
- DApraclonidine
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Answer: D — Apraclonidine
Apraclonidine: allergic dermatitis ≈ 40%, limits chronic use.
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Herpetic Keratitis and Glaucoma Therapy?
- ALatanoprost
- BTimolol
- CBrimonidine
- DMethazolamide
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Answer: A — Latanoprost
Prostaglandin analogs may reactivate HSV keratitis, uveitis, CME. Avoid in these settings.
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Visual Field Artifact and Pupil Size?
- A1.5 mm
- B2.5 mm
- C3.5 mm
- D4.5 mm
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Answer: B — 2.5 mm
Pupil <2.5 mm → generalized depression artifact on Humphrey VF.
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Substance That Lowers IOP?
- AAlcohol
- BLSD
- CCaffeine
- DKetamine
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Answer: A — Alcohol
↓ IOP: Alcohol, Cannabis, Heroin; ↑ IOP: Ketamine, LSD
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Image Question: Gray-White Lens Deposits?
- AAcute angle-closure glaucoma
- BChronic angle closure glaucoma
- CUveitic glaucoma
- DPseudoexfoliation glaucoma
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Answer: A — Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Glaukomflecken = anterior subcapsular lens epithelial necrosis caused by a previous acute angle-closure attack.
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Diffusely Distributed Keratic Precipitates?
- AFuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis
- BSarcoidosis
- CVogt–Koyanagi–Harada syndrome
- DSyphilis
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Answer: C — Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada syndrome
Diffuse KPs → Fuchs, Sarcoidosis, Syphilis, Keratouveitis. VKH usually has inferior KPs.
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HLA-B27 Associated Disease?
- ABehçet disease
- BPsoriatic arthritis
- CCrohn disease
- DReactive arthritis
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Answer: A — Behçet disease
Behçet → HLA-B5 (Bw51), not HLA-B27.
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Band Keratopathy in JIA?
- ACalcium carbonate at Descemet membrane
- BCalcium hydroxyapatite at Descemet membrane
- CCalcium carbonate at Bowman membrane
- DCalcium hydroxyapatite at Bowman membrane
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Answer: D — Calcium hydroxyapatite at Bowman membrane
Band keratopathy = calcium hydroxyapatite deposition in Bowman layer.
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HLA-B27 Counseling?
- AAlmost 10% will develop AAU
- B8% of population is HLA-B27 positive, but only 0.012% develop AAU
- CTwo-thirds of HLA-B27 positives develop AAU
- DHLA-B27 is not associated with AAU
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Answer: B — 8% of population is HLA-B27 positive, but only 0.012% develop AAU
Only about 1 in 667 HLA-B27 positive individuals develop AAU.
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HLA-DR4 Association?
- AAcute anterior uveitis
- BBehçet disease
- CBirdshot chorioretinopathy
- DSympathetic ophthalmia
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Answer: D — Sympathetic ophthalmia
HLA-DR4 ↔ Sympathetic ophthalmia and VKH.
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JIA Chronic Anterior Uveitis?
- ABand keratopathy
- BFibrinous AC reaction
- CHypopyon
- DVitritis
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Answer: A — Band keratopathy
JIA uveitis is chronic, silent, destructive → band keratopathy, cataract, posterior synechiae.
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SUN Classification of Recurrent Uveitis?
- ARecurrence <3 months after stopping treatment
- BRecurrence >3 months after treatment discontinued
- CRecurrence irrespective of treatment status
- DResolves in <3 months
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Answer: B — Recurrence >3 months after treatment discontinued
Acute: <3 months; Chronic: relapse <3 months after stopping therapy; Recurrent: relapse after >3 months of inactivity off treatment
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Intermediate Uveitis with Multiple Sclerosis?
- ASC adalimumab
- BIV infliximab
- CIV methylprednisolone
- DSC etanercept
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Answer: C — IV methylprednisolone
Anti-TNF agents may worsen demyelinating disease.
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Drug Causing Human Anti-Chimeric Antibodies?
- AAbatacept
- BInfliximab
- CInterferon alfa-2a/2b
- DTacrolimus
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Answer: B — Infliximab
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HLA-B27 Uveitis with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
- AUrinalysis
- BPathergy test
- CAqueous tap PCR
- DChest X-ray and cardiac echogram
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Answer: D — Chest X-ray and cardiac echogram
AS may be associated with pulmonary apical fibrosis and aortic regurgitation.
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Scleritis and BRAO?
- AANA
- BLumbar puncture
- CUrinalysis
- DTemporal artery biopsy
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Answer: C — Urinalysis
Scleritis with tracheomalacia suggests relapsing polychondritis or systemic vasculitis. Urinalysis assesses renal involvement.
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Ocular vs Generalized Myasthenia?
- AMore commonly associated with Graves' disease
- BMore responsive to anticholinesterase drugs
- CMore responsive to steroids
- DCompletely localized to ocular or bulbar involvement
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Answer: D — Completely localized to ocular or bulbar involvement
Ocular myasthenia is restricted to extraocular, levator, and orbicularis oculi muscles (± bulbar). It is less responsive to anticholinesterases than generalized disease and is not specifically linked to Graves' disease.
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Drug-Induced Myasthenia?
- AWarfarin
- BD-penicillamine
- CDiltiazem
- DRanitidine
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Answer: B — D-penicillamine
D-penicillamine is the classic drug causing an autoimmune myasthenic syndrome. Other reported agents include aminoglycosides, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, statins, and beta-blockers.
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Migraine with Homonymous Hemianopia?
- ACerebral MRI
- BDiscontinue oral contraceptives
- CSumatriptan (Imitrex)
- DTangent screen
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Answer: A — Cerebral MRI
A new, persistent homonymous hemianopia in a migraine patient requires neuroimaging to rule out a posterior visual pathway lesion (stroke, mass, AVM). Aura is transient; persistent deficit is not typical aura.
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Indications for Treating Pseudotumor Cerebri (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension)?
- A1, 2, 3
- B1 and 3
- C2 and 4
- D4 only
- E1, 2, 3, 4
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Answer: C — 2 and 4
Treatment of IIH is indicated for debilitating headache and any visual field loss/threat to vision. Asymptomatic papilledema alone may be observed; obesity is a risk factor managed but is not itself an indication for acute IIH therapy.
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Permanent Visual Loss in Cavernous Sinus-Dural Fistula?
- ANeovascular glaucoma
- BCorneal exposure
- COpen-angle glaucoma
- DChoroidal effusions
- EStrabismus
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Answer: C — Open-angle glaucoma
Carotid-cavernous/dural fistulas can cause elevated episcleral venous pressure → impaired aqueous outflow → secondary open-angle glaucoma. This is the leading cause of permanent vision loss.
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Antidote for Edrophonium Overdose?
- AAtropine
- BDantrolene
- CEpinephrine
- DVerapamil
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Answer: A — Atropine
Edrophonium is a short-acting acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Overdose causes cholinergic excess (bradycardia, bronchospasm, sweating, salivation). Atropine blocks muscarinic effects and is the antidote.
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Feature NOT Seen in Adie's Pupil?
- AVermiform movement of iris border
- BHypersensitivity to parasympathomimetic drugs
- CLight-near dissociation
- DAnisocoria greater in the dark
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Answer: D — Anisocoria greater in the dark
Adie's tonic pupil is larger than the fellow eye and shows light-near dissociation, segmental iris sphincter palsy (vermiform movements), and denervation supersensitivity to dilute pilocarpine. The anisocoria is typically greater in bright light (the Adie's pupil dilates poorly and constricts poorly).
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Bilateral Optic Neuritis with Poor Recovery?
- AMultiple sclerosis
- BNeuromyelitis optica (NMO)
- CGiant cell arteritis
- DFingolimod adverse effect
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Answer: B — Neuromyelitis optica (NMO)
Bilateral, severe optic neuritis with poor visual recovery is classic for NMO (AQP4-IgG) rather than MS. MS-related optic neuritis is usually unilateral and has better recovery.
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Post-Traumatic Headache, Ptosis, and Amaurosis Fugax?
- ACT brain and orbits
- BBilateral carotid Doppler study
- COrbital ultrasound
- DCT angiography (CTA) of the neck
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Answer: D — CT angiography (CTA) of the neck
The triad of post-traumatic headache, partial Horner syndrome (mild ipsilateral ptosis + miosis), and transient monocular vision loss is highly suggestive of carotid artery dissection. CTA/MRA of the neck is the investigation of choice.
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Canthal Tendon Avulsion After Periorbital Trauma?
- APulling the eyelid and palpating the insertions of the tendon
- BObserving the contour of the eyelids and the position of the puncta
- CReviewing the medical history and the mechanism of the trauma
- DProbing and irrigating the lacrimal outflow
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Answer: A — Pulling the eyelid and palpating the insertions of the tendon
Physical examination with gentle traction on the eyelid and palpation over the normal insertion sites is the best bedside test for canthal tendon avulsion. Laxity or absence of a firm stop suggests avulsion.
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Ptosis with Lid Lag in Downgaze?
- ACongenital ptosis
- BSuperior orbital mass
- COcular myasthenia
- DDehiscence of the aponeurosis
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Answer: A — Congenital ptosis
Congenital ptosis is characterized by decreased levator function and lid lag in downgaze (the ptotic lid remains higher or fails to descend normally). Aponeurotic ptosis typically worsens in downgaze.
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Ptosis with Dysphagia and Respiratory Symptoms?
- AExternal levator resection
- BElectromyography and edrophonium (Tensilon) testing
- CInternal ptosis repair
- DAnti-acetylcholine receptor antibody testing
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Answer: B — Electromyography and edrophonium (Tensilon) testing
Fluctuating ptosis with systemic bulbar/respiratory symptoms suggests myasthenia gravis. EMG with repetitive nerve stimulation and edrophonium/Tensilon test are key diagnostic steps. Surgery is contraindicated before diagnosis.
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Imaging After Blunt Orbital Trauma?
- ACT scan with contrast
- BMRI
- CCT scan without contrast
- DMRI with contrast
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Answer: C — CT scan without contrast
Non-contrast CT is the first-line imaging for orbital trauma because it best demonstrates bony fractures, orbital wall displacement, and intraorbital hemorrhage. MRI is reserved for soft-tissue/optic nerve evaluation.
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Dermolipoma Excision and Dry Eye?
- ALacrimal gland ductules
- BMeibomian glands
- CGlands of Zeis
- DGlands of Wolfring
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Answer: A — Lacrimal gland ductules
Dermolipomas arise in the superotemporal fornix, close to the palpebral lobe of the lacrimal gland and its ductules. Over-aggressive excision can damage ductules → severe aqueous deficiency dry eye.
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New-Onset Thyroid Eye Disease?
- AEyelid retraction repair
- BOrbital decompression
- CThyroid lab testing
- DStrabismus surgery
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Answer: C — Thyroid lab testing
New-onset thyroid-associated orbitopathy requires biochemical confirmation (TSH, free T4, T3, TSH receptor antibodies) and assessment of disease activity before any surgical intervention.
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Upper Lid Blepharoplasty Landmark?
- AOrbital septum
- BMüller muscle
- CLevator aponeurosis
- DConjunctiva
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Answer: B — Müller muscle
The peripheral arterial arcade runs along the anterior surface of Müller muscle. Encountering it during upper lid surgery indicates the dissection plane is at or just anterior to Müller muscle.
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SOOF Equivalent?
- AOrbital fat
- BSubcutaneous fat
- CRetro-orbicularis oculi fat (ROOF)
- DTemporal fat pad
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Answer: C — Retro-orbicularis oculi fat (ROOF)
SOOF is the inferior (midface) counterpart of ROOF in the upper eyelid/forehead region. Both lie deep to the orbicularis oculi muscle.
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Acute Painful Proptosis in a Child?
- ACavernous hemangioma
- BSinusitis with orbital abscess
- CTraumatic retrobulbar hemorrhage
- DOrbital lymphangioma
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Answer: A — Cavernous hemangioma
Cavernous hemangioma is a slow-growing, painless, adult-onset benign tumor. It does not present with acute painful proptosis. The other options are classic causes of acute pediatric orbital presentation.
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Acute Ecchymosis with Cystic Orbital Lesion?
- ARhabdomyosarcoma
- BCapillary hemangioma
- COrbital abscess
- DLymphangioma
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Answer: D — Lymphangioma
Orbital lymphangioma (lymphatic malformation) is characterized by cystic spaces that undergo spontaneous hemorrhage, producing acute proptosis and ecchymosis. Fluid-fluid levels on MRI are typical.
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Most Common Primary Orbital Malignancy in Children?
- ANeuroblastoma
- BRhabdomyosarcoma
- CEwing sarcoma
- DNone of the above
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Answer: B — Rhabdomyosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common primary malignant orbital tumor in children, usually arising from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells. It presents with rapid-onset proptosis.
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Painless Lacrimal Gland Swelling in Older Adult?
- APrimary lacrimal gland lymphoma
- BPleomorphic adenoma
- CAdenoid cystic carcinoma
- DMalignant pleomorphic adenoma
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Answer: A — Primary lacrimal gland lymphoma
Painless lacrimal gland enlargement in older adults with molding of bone on CT strongly suggests lymphoma. Pleomorphic adenoma typically shows smooth bony remodeling, while carcinomas are more destructive.
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Enophthalmos Without Trauma?
- ACavernous hemangioma
- BMetastatic breast carcinoma in a woman
- COrbital cellulitis
- DAll of the above
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Answer: B — Metastatic breast carcinoma in a woman
Scirrhous metastatic breast carcinoma can cause enophthalmos due to orbital fibrosis and contraction. Cavernous hemangioma and cellulitis typically cause proptosis, not enophthalmos.
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Most Common Cause of Bilateral Adult Exophthalmos?
- ACavernous hemangioma
- BPseudotumor
- CThyroid-related orbitopathy
- DMetastatic disease
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Answer: C — Thyroid-related orbitopathy
Thyroid eye disease is the most common cause of bilateral proptosis in adults, especially women. It is also the leading cause of unilateral or asymmetric exophthalmos.
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Most Common Cause of Unilateral Childhood Exophthalmos?
- ACapillary hemangioma
- BThyroid-related orbitopathy
- COrbital hemorrhage
- DOrbital cellulitis
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Answer: D — Orbital cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis, often secondary to paranasal sinusitis, is the most common cause of unilateral proptosis in children and requires urgent treatment to prevent vision loss and intracranial spread.
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Predisposing Conditions for Mucormycosis?
- ADiabetes
- BRenal disease
- CDehydration
- DAll of the above
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Answer: D — All of the above
Mucormycosis is an aggressive fungal infection seen in immunocompromised and metabolically deranged patients. Risk factors include uncontrolled diabetes (especially diabetic ketoacidosis), renal disease, dehydration, immunosuppression, and iron overload.
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