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This set of Ophthalmology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Ophthalmology Set 5

Q1 | The action of superior rectus is:
  • Elevation, intorsion, abduction
  • Elevation, intorsion, adduction
  • Elevation, extorsion, adduction
  • Elevation, extorsion, abduction.
Answer: Elevation, intorsion, adduction
Q2 | The action of inferior oblique is:
  • Depression, extorsion, abduction
  • Depression, extorsion, adduction
  • Elevation, extorsion, adduction
  • Elevation, extorsion, abduction
Answer: Elevation, extorsion, abduction
Q3 | The only extraocular muscle which does not arise from the apex ofthe orbit is:
  • Superior rectus
  • Superior oblique
  • Inferior oblique
  • Inferior rectus
Answer: Inferior oblique
Q4 | In concomitant squint:
  • Primary deviation > Secondary deviation
  • Primary deviation < Secondary deviation
  • Primary deviation = Secondary deviation
  • None of the above
Answer: Primary deviation = Secondary deviation
Q5 | In paralytic squint, the difference between primary and secondary deviation in the gaze of direction of the paralytic muscle:
  • Increases
  • Decreases
  • Remains the same
  • none
Answer: Increases
Q6 | In grades of binocular vision; grade 2 is:
  • Simultaneous macular vision
  • Fusion
  • Stereopsis
  • none
Answer: Fusion
Q7 | The best treatment for amblyopia is:
  • Orthoptic exercises
  • Occlusion
  • Surgery
  • Best treat after age 10 years
Answer: Occlusion
Q8 | All the following are true about retina, except:
  • Composed of 10 separable layers
  • There is a loose attachment between neurosensory and Retinal pigment epithelium
  • The Fovea is not supplied by the central retinal artery
  • Soft exudates are swollen axons of ganglion cells
Answer: Composed of 10 separable layers
Q9 | Cause of blindness in HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) patient; one is true:
  • Cotton wool spots
  • HIV microangiopathy
  • Cytomegalovirus retinitis
  • Kaposi sarcoma
Answer: Cytomegalovirus retinitis
Q10 | Pseudophakia is the loss of:
  • Accommodation
  • Conversion
  • Saccadic eye movements
  • Contrast sensitivity
Answer: Accommodation
Q11 | All are used for treatment of myopia, except:
  • Convex lenses
  • Concave lenses
  • Lens refractive surgery
  • LASIK
Answer: Convex lenses
Q12 | One of the following is indicative of past optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis patients:
  • Mild Relative afferent pupillary defect
  • Internuclear ophthalmoplegia
  • Nystagmus
  • Diplopia
Answer: Mild Relative afferent pupillary defect
Q13 | Emmetropia is:
  • Parallel rays of light brought on retina
  • Visual acuity of 6/6
  • Parallel rays of light brought before retina
  • (A) & (B)
Answer: Parallel rays of light brought on retina
Q14 | One of the following does not cause exophthalmos:
  • Orbital varix
  • Optic nerve tumor
  • Blow out fracture
  • Orbital cellulitis
Answer: Blow out fracture
Q15 | One of the following is not a cause of entropion:
  • Facial nerve palsy
  • Congenital
  • Cicatricial pemphigoid
  • Conjunctival scaring
Answer: Facial nerve palsy
Q16 | Which one is responsible for strongest refraction in the eye:
  • Tear film
  • Cornea
  • Lens
  • Vitreous
Answer: Cornea
Q17 | Chronic blepharitis is associated with all, except:
  • Ectropion
  • Eyelid margin ulceration
  • Red eye
  • Obstruction of meibomian glands
Answer: Eyelid margin ulceration
Q18 | Carotid–cavernous sinus fistula causes all the following, except:
  • Bruit over globe
  • Pulsatile tinnitus
  • Proptosis
  • Scleral veins congestion
Answer: Pulsatile tinnitus
Q19 | All the following are risk factors for bacterial keratitis, except:
  • Chalazion
  • Contact lenses
  • Trauma
  • Dry eye
Answer: Chalazion
Q20 | About trichiasis; all the following are true, except:
  • Signs of dry eye
  • Iris atrophy
  • Corneal opacity
  • Backward misdirection of eye lashes
Answer: Iris atrophy
Q21 | All the following are true about herpetic infection, except:
  • A Dendritic ulcer is characteristic
  • Primary infection is asymptomatic
  • Caused by Herpes simplex virus type 2
  • Steroids may be used for treatment
Answer: Steroids may be used for treatment
Q22 | All the following are used in treatment of open angle glaucoma, except:
  • Steroids
  • Parasympathomimetics
  • Betablockers
  • Alpha agonists
Answer: Steroids
Q23 | All the following are true about open angle glaucoma, except:
  • Commonly causes headache
  • Optic disc cupping
  • Peripheral visual loss
  • Medical treatment is the first line of treatment
Answer: Commonly causes headache
Q24 | All the following are signs of keratoconus, except:
  • Thickening of central cornea
  • Corneal thinning, especially in the inferior cornea
  • Munson sign
  • Prominent corneal nerves
Answer: Thickening of central cornea
Q25 | All the following are used for the treatment of keratoconus, except:
  • LASIK
  • Intracorneal rings
  • Contact lenses
  • Keratoplasty
Answer: LASIK
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